cohere

[kəʊˈhɪə]

cohere Definition

to be united and form a whole, or to cause things to be united and form a whole.

Using cohere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cohere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team's different personalities cohered into a successful unit.

  • Example

    The glue will help the pieces of wood cohere.

  • Example

    The story lacks coherence and is difficult to follow.

cohere Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cohere

Antonyms for cohere

Phrases with cohere

  • to be in agreement or consistent with something

    Example

    His actions do not cohere with his words.

  • to adhere or conform to something

    Example

    The company policy requires all employees to cohere to the dress code.

  • to unite or gather around a common idea or goal

    Example

    The community cohered around the need for better public transportation.

Origins of cohere

from Latin 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'

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Summary: cohere in Brief

'Cohere' [kəʊˈhɪə] means to unite and form a whole, or to cause things to be united and form a whole. It can refer to people, ideas, or objects, as in 'The team's different personalities cohered into a successful unit.' 'Cohere' can also be used with prepositions like 'with,' 'to,' and 'around,' as in 'His actions do not cohere with his words.'