combine

combine is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To unite or join; to link closely together; to bring into harmonious union; to cause or unite so as to form a homogeneous, as by chemical union. So fitly them in pairs thou hast combined. Milton. Friendship is the 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.