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coalesce

Verb

IPA /ˌkəʊəˈles/

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To come together and gradually become one larger group, whole or clear idea.

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coalesce/ˌkəʊəˈles/

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  1. Several small puddles coalesced into one pool after the rain.
  2. Our separate suggestions coalesced into a clear plan for the project.

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To come together and gradually become one larger group, whole or clear idea.
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To come together and gradually become one larger group, whole or clear idea.

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From Latin coalescere, meaning to grow together.

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Coalesce into introduces the new whole: small groups coalesce into a larger organisation.

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coalesce

/ˌkəʊəˈles/ (Verb)

“Coalesce is formal and usually describes things coming together, rather than someone directly joining them.”

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