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To combine things, or to combine well

combine

verb

if two or more organizations or groups combine, or if someone combines them, they join together

complement

verb

to combine well with something, often something that has different qualities

match up

to find someone or something that forms the right combination with someone or something else

harmonize

verb

if things harmonize, they combine in a pleasant way

go with

to seem good, natural, or attractive in combination with something

piece together

to make something by combining separate bits

blend

verb

to combine different tastes, styles, qualities, etc. in a way that is attractive or effective

consolidate

verb

to combine several small things, especially companies or organizations, into one large unit

go with

to be provided or offered together with something

hang together

if something hangs together, the different parts of it combine well so that it seems well planned and organized

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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