combine

Meanings

• Verb

  To bring together or join as one; make a composite or united whole.

  - "The merger of the two companies will combine their resources and expertise."
  - "To combine forces is to work together towards a common goal."

• Noun

  A large farm machine consisting of several implements coupled together and drawn by a single tractor.

  - "The farmer operated the combine to harvest the wheat."
  - "The combine was a valuable piece of equipment on the farm."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈbaɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

disunite , divide , separate

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Synonyms

kombinat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with combine
come on , gome on , roam on , loom on , bloom on , doom on , room on , consume on

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Variants

List of all variants of combine that leads to same result
combinable , combine , combined , combiner , combiners , combines , combining , combine forces , join forces , join/combine forces

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Etymology

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From Old French combiner, from combiner, to put together, from combin, a putting together.

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Trivia

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1. The first combine harvester was invented in 1826 by Cyrus McCormick.

2. Combines can harvest crops such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, sunflowers, and soybeans.

3. Combines can process up to 10,000 bushels of grain per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Merger: The process of combining the operations or assets of two or more businesses, typically under a new entity.

2. Consolidation: The process of combining several separate entities into a single one.

3. Integration: The process of bringing together different elements or organizations to form a whole.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'combine' has been used metaphorically to describe the merging of different elements or ideas. In art, the term is used to describe the blending of colors or textures. In music, the term 'combine harvester' is a popular name for a heavy machine used for harvesting crops.

How to Memorize "combine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of bringing two things together to form a single entity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of joining or merging.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-M-B-I-N-E' to remember the meaning: 'Combine' - To bring together or join as one.

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