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verb American English pronunciation: combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ 
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present tense
I/you/we/theycombine
he/she/itcombines
present participlecombining
past tensecombined
past participlecombined
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  1. 1
    [intransitive/transitive] if you combine things, or if they combine, you use, do, or put them together

    This product is the result of combining many different technologies.

    an attempt to combine the advantages of two systems

    combine something with something:

    Combine the excitement of a week in Florida with a few days at Disneyworld.

    combined with something:

    High tides combined with strong winds caused severe flooding.

    combine something and something:

    a high standard achieved by combining advanced techniques and specialist knowledge

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    1. a.
      [intransitive/transitive] if you combine substances, or if they combine, you mix them together to form a single substance

      Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

      combine with:

      The minerals in hard water combine with soap to leave a film on your dishes.

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    2. b.
      [intransitive/transitive] if two or more organizations or groups combine, or if someone combines them, they join together

      Profits are up since the two companies combined last year.

      combine with:

      Our company has combined with a fiber-optics manufacturer in Virginia.

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