combine
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Definition
To join or mix two or more things together to make one thing. It can refer to physical objects, ideas, or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral, used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with 'with', 'together', and for mixing ingredients or ideas ("combine efforts"). Not always physical — often figurative (skills, plans). Don't confuse with 'add' (put together but not always forming one new thing).
Spanish: combinar - mezclar - unirPortuguese (BR): combinar - misturar - unirPortuguese (PT): combinar - misturar - unirChinese (Simplified): 结合 - 合并 - 混合Chinese (Traditional): 結合 - 合併 - 混合Hindi: मिलाना - जोड़नाArabic: يجمّع - يدمج - يمزجBengali: সংযুক্ত করা - মিশ্রিত করাRussian: объединять - смешивать - соединятьJapanese: 組み合わせる - 合わせるVietnamese: kết hợp - pha trộnKorean: 결합하다 - 합치다 - 섞다Turkish: birleştirmek - karıştırmakUrdu: ملانا - جوڑناIndonesian: menggabungkan - mencampur
Example Sentences
Let's combine the red and blue paint.
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She combined the two lists into one.
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Rice combines well with beans.
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If we combine our ideas, we might solve this problem faster.
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You can combine jogging with listening to music for a fun workout.
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Many cuisines combine sweet and savory flavors in creative ways.
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