Verb

combine

kuhm-BAHYN

Context

I like to combine or put together blackberries and blueberries into a sweet treat. My father loves to combine or join rice and chicken, which I have to admit is pretty tasty. If you combine or link things by accident, this can sometimes lead to a surprisingly good thing. This happened to my sister, and her plan is to now combine or unite almond butter and chocolate every day for the rest of her life.

Quiz: Try again! What happens when things are combined?

They are held away from each other.
They are looked at closely.
They are brought into a whole.

Definition

Memory Hook

Combine: C, O, M, B, I, N, + E When you combine the letters C, O, M, B, I, N, and E, you get the word "combine!"

Examples

A member of the Cherokee Nation, Ms. WalkingStick says she feels “deeply moved to be part of such an important show that combines American artists from two-and-a-half centuries.” — The Christian Science Monitor
AT&T would combine its massive media operations, including CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS, in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV. — USA Today

Word Ingredients

com-	→	with, together
bi	→	two

When you combine two things, you put the “two together.”

Word Theater

Ad for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Just combine peanut butter and chocolate, and you have a tasty treat!

Word Constellation

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Word Variants

combination ⁿ

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when two or more things have been brought together