combine

/kəmˈbaɪn/verb
Elementary
1

To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.

2

To have two or more things or properties that function together.

3

To come together; to unite.

4

In the game of casino, to play a card which will take two or more cards whose aggregate number of pips equals those of the card played.

5

To bind; to hold by a moral tie.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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