Combine (verb)

1. Bring or merge together to form a single entity.
2. Join forces or elements to achieve a common purpose.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "unite, come together"): from old french combiner, from latin combinare, from com- "together" + binus "having two".

Examples:

1. The two companies decided to combine their resources to tackle the problem.
2. The dish combines the flavors of both chicken and potatoes.
3. We need to combine our efforts to reach our goal.
4. He combined his love of nature with his passion for painting.
5. The dough was combined with sugar and eggs to make the cake.