combine
[verb]
Synonyms: join together, amalgamate, blend, connect, integrate, link, merge, mix, pool, unite

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Antonyms: separate
Contrasted words: divide, divorce, part
Related Words: amalgamate, blend, commingle, fuse, mingle, mix, consolidate, unify, agree, coincide, merge, pool

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English Thesaurus: jumble, mishmash, hodgepodge, mix, combine, ...

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I. com‧bine¹ S3 W2 /kəmˈbaɪn/ verb
[Word Family: verb: combine; noun: combination; adjective: combined]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: combiner, from Late Latin combinare, from Latin com- ( ⇒ COM-) + bini 'two by two']

1. [intransitive and transitive] if you combine two or more different things, or if they combine, they begin to exist or work together ⇒ combination
combine something with something
Augustine was later to combine elements of this philosophy with the teachings of Christianity.
Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.
combine to do something
A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation.
Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to combine honesty and diplomacy in her answer.
combined effect/effects (=the result of two or more different things used or mixed together)
The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.

2. [transitive] to have two or more different features or qualities at the same time ⇒ combination
combine something with/and something
Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.

3. [intransitive and transitive] if two or more different substances combine, or if you combine them, they mix or join together to produce a new single substance ⇒ combination
combine to do something
Different amino acids combine to form proteins.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
combine something with something
Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.

4. [transitive] to do two different activities at the same time
combine something with something
Many people enjoy combining a holiday with learning a new skill.
combine something and something
the problems facing women who wish to combine a career and family
combine business with pleasure (=work and enjoy yourself at the same time)

5. [intransitive and transitive] if two or more groups, organizations etc combine, or if you combine them, they join or work together in order to do something
combine to do something
Ten British and French companies combined to form the Channel Tunnel Group.
University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease.

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II. com‧bine² /ˈkɒmbaɪn $ ˈkɑːm-/ noun [countable]

1. (also combine harvester) a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it

2. a group of people, businesses etc who work together:
The factory was sold to a British combine after the war.

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combine
verb
ADV. successfully She successfully combines her career with family life.
PREP. against to combine against a common enemy
with Combine the flour with the water to make a stiff paste.

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jumble a lot of different things mixed together in an untidy way:
Rae looked through the jumble of old record albums and tapes.
mishmash
hodgepodge informal a mixture of a lot of different things, styles etc that do not seem right together:
If you look closely at the individual buildings they are a real hodgepodge of styles.
The story is a bit of a mishmash.
mix to put different styles, ideas, or other things together:
His music mixes jazz and classical styles.
The different categories of books were all mixed together.
combine to mix different styles, ideas, or other things, so that they work together or become a single thing:
Diets are most effective when they are combined with exercise.
He combines Greek philosophy with Christian teachings.
blend to combine parts of different things together, especially in a successful and effective way:
The teaching course blends theory and practice in the classroom.
fuse to combine different styles in order to form a new style:
The band fuses African rhythms with traditional Celtic music.

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mix to put different styles, ideas, or other things together:
His music mixes jazz and classical styles.
The different categories of books were all mixed together.
combine to mix different styles, ideas, or other things, so that they work together or become a single thing:
Diets are most effective when they are combined with exercise.
He combines Greek philosophy with Christian teachings.
blend to combine parts of different things together, especially in a successful and effective way:
The teaching course blends theory and practice in the classroom.
fuse to combine different styles in order to form a new style:
The band fuses African rhythms with traditional Celtic music.
jumble to mix things together in an untidy way, so that they are not in any order:
The jigsaw pieces were all jumbled together in the box.

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mix to put different substances or liquids together so that they can no longer be separated:
Mix yellow and blue paint to make green.
This cake is really easy – you just mix everything together in the bowl.
Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
combine to mix things together so that they form a single substance. Combine is more formal than mix:
Combine the flour and the eggs.
Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
stir to move a spoon or stick around in a liquid, a pan etc, especially when you are mixing things together:
Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thicker.
Stir the sugar into the warm milk.
Stir the paint before you use it.
blend to mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance:
Blend the yogurt with fresh fruit for a great drink.
beat to mix food together quickly and thoroughly using a fork or kitchen tool – used especially about eggs:
Beat the eggs and add them to the milk and flour.
whisk to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or special tool:
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
dilute to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker:
Dilute the bleach with two parts water to one part bleach.
fuse to combine different styles in order to form a new style:
The band fuses African rhythms with traditional Celtic music.
jumble to mix things together in an untidy way, so that they are not in any order:
The jigsaw pieces were all jumbled together in the box.
grate to cut cheese, carrot etc into small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool:
Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the pasta.
melt to make butter, chocolate etc become liquid:
Melt the butter, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon of cream over a low heat.
sieve British English, sift American English to put flour or other powders through a sieve (=tool like a net made of wire, which you use for removing larger grains or pieces):
Sift the flour and cocoa before adding to the rest of the mixture.
chop to cut something into pieces, especially using a big knife:
Chop up the vegetables.
dice to cut vegetables or meat into small square pieces:
Dice the carrots and then fry them in butter.
season to add salt, pepper etc to food:
Season the meat before grilling.
crush to use a lot of force to break something such as seeds into very small pieces or into a powder:
Add one clove of crushed garlic.
beat/whisk to mix food together quickly with a fork or other tool:
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
fold something in to gently mix another substance into a mixture:
Fold in the beaten egg whites.
knead to press dough (=a mixture of flour and water) many times with your hands when you are making bread:
Knead the dough for ten minutes, until smooth.
drizzle to slowly pour a small amount of a liquid onto something:
Drizzle with olive oil.
let something stand to leave something somewhere, before you do something else with it:
Let the mixture stand for a couple of hours so that it cools naturally.
serve to put different foods together as part of a meal:
Serve with rice and a salad.
Serve the aubergines on a bed of lettuce.

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mix to put different substances or liquids together so that they can no longer be separated:
Mix yellow and blue paint to make green.
This cake is really easy – you just mix everything together in the bowl.
Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
combine to mix things together so that they form a single substance. Combine is more formal than mix:
Combine the flour and the eggs.
Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
stir to move a spoon or stick around in a liquid, a pan etc, especially when you are mixing things together:
Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thicker.
Stir the sugar into the warm milk.
Stir the paint before you use it.
blend to mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance:
Blend the yogurt with fresh fruit for a great drink.
beat to mix food together quickly and thoroughly using a fork or kitchen tool – used especially about eggs:
Beat the eggs and add them to the milk and flour.
whisk to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or special tool:
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
dilute to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker:
Dilute the bleach with two parts water to one part bleach.
grate to cut cheese, carrot etc into small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool:
Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the pasta.
melt to make butter, chocolate etc become liquid:
Melt the butter, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon of cream over a low heat.
sieve British English, sift American English to put flour or other powders through a sieve (=tool like a net made of wire, which you use for removing larger grains or pieces):
Sift the flour and cocoa before adding to the rest of the mixture.
chop to cut something into pieces, especially using a big knife:
Chop up the vegetables.
dice to cut vegetables or meat into small square pieces:
Dice the carrots and then fry them in butter.
season to add salt, pepper etc to food:
Season the meat before grilling.
crush to use a lot of force to break something such as seeds into very small pieces or into a powder:
Add one clove of crushed garlic.
beat/whisk to mix food together quickly with a fork or other tool:
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
fold something in to gently mix another substance into a mixture:
Fold in the beaten egg whites.
knead to press dough (=a mixture of flour and water) many times with your hands when you are making bread:
Knead the dough for ten minutes, until smooth.
drizzle to slowly pour a small amount of a liquid onto something:
Drizzle with olive oil.
let something stand to leave something somewhere, before you do something else with it:
Let the mixture stand for a couple of hours so that it cools naturally.
serve to put different foods together as part of a meal:
Serve with rice and a salad.
Serve the aubergines on a bed of lettuce.

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