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coalesce

/ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/
co · a · lesce ˌkoʊ · ə · ˈlɛs
English Definition
v. to merge; unite; combine
中文释义
合并;联合
Significado en Español
fusionarse, unirse
한국어 뜻
합치다, 결합하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hợp nhất, kết hợp
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Example Sentence

The small groups decided to coalesce into one large organization.

小团体决定合并成一个大组织。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
co-(together) + al(growing) + esce(begin) → merge.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word “coalesce”?

  1. A Fragment
  2. B Disperse
  3. C Unite
  4. D Erase
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C — Unite. “coalesce” means v. to merge; unite; combine

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Over time, the small scattered groups began to ______ into one strong movement.

  1. A coalesce
  2. B separate
  3. C scatter
  4. D divide
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A — coalesce. “coalesce” means v. to merge; unite; combine

Common questions about “coalesce”

What does “coalesce” mean?

coalesce — v. to merge; unite; combine. In Chinese: 合并;联合.

How do you pronounce “coalesce”?

coalesce is pronounced /ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: co · a · lesce.

How do you use “coalesce” in a sentence?

The small groups decided to coalesce into one large organization. (小团体决定合并成一个大组织。)

What are synonyms for “coalesce”?

merge, unite — all close in meaning to coalesce (v. to merge; unite; combine).

Is “coalesce” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. coalesce appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “coalesce”?

co-(together) + al(growing) + esce(begin) → merge.

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