2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Combine \Com*bine"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Combined}; p. pr &
vb n. {Combining}.] [LL. combinare, combinatum L. com- +
binus, pl bini, two and two double: cf F. combiner. See
{Binary}.]
1. To unite or join to link closely together; to bring into
harmonious union; to cause or unite so as to form a
homogeneous substance, as by chemical union.
So fitly them in pairs thou hast combined. --Milton.
Friendship is the cement which really combines
mankind. --Dr. H. More
And all combined, save what thou must combine By
holy marriage. --Shak.
Earthly sounds, though sweet and well combined.
--Cowper.
2. To bind; to hold by a moral tie. [Obs.]
I am combined by a sacred vow. --Shak.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
combining
adj 1: able to or tending to combine [syn: {combinable}, {combinational},
{combinatory}, {combining(a)}]
2: forming derivative or compound words by putting together
constituents each of which expresses a single definite
meaning [syn: {agglutinative}, {combining(a)}, {polysynthetic}]
n 1: an occurrence that results in things being combined [syn: {combination},
{combine}]
2: the act of combining things [syn: {combination}, {compounding}]
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