See Also: combine 1, verb(dictionary)
combine(1)(dictionary)
combine(2)(dictionary)
combine(dictionary)
combine 2, noun(dictionary)
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dare 1, verb, modal verb(dictionary)
ski 2, verb(dictionary)
sum 2, verb(dictionary)
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preconceptional (iou) and combine 1, verb (oh)


preconceptional (iou)



preconceptional adjective. E20.
[from PRE- 2 + CONCEPTION + -AL1.]
Occurring or existing before conception.

combine 1, verb (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: combiner, from Late Latin combinare, from Latin com- ( COM-) + bini 'two by two']
[I and T] if you combine two or more different things, or if they combine, they begin to exist or work together
-see also combination combination combine sth with sth
::Augustine was later to combine elements of this philosophy with the teachings of Christianity.
::Diets are most effective when combined with Exercise.
combine to do sth
::A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation.
::Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to combine honesty and diplomacy in her answer.
combined effect/effects
(=the result of two or more different things used or mixed together)
::The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.
[T] to have two or more different features or qualities at the same time
-see also combination combination combine sth with/and sth
::Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.
[I and T] if two or more different substances combine, or if you combine them, they mix or join together to produce a new single substance
-see also combination combination combine to do sth
::Different amino acids combine to form proteins.
::Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
combine sth with sth
::Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
[T] to do two different activities at the same time
combine sth with sth
::Many people enjoy combining a holiday with learning a new skill.
combine sth and sth
::the problems facing women who wish to combine a career and family
combine business with pleasure
(=work and enjoy yourself at the same time)
[I and T] if two or more groups, organizations etc combine, or if you combine them, they join or work together in order to do something
combine to do sth
::Ten British and French companies combined to form the Channel Tunnel Group.
::University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease.