cohere
Form unified whole
Cohere means to stick together or hold fast, whether physically or abstractly.
Particles cohere when they bind into a mass; ideas cohere when they connect logically and form a unified whole.
The argument doesn't cohere—there are too many contradictions.
A cohering narrative or theory is one whose parts fit together sensibly.
The word is more common in its derivatives coherent and cohesion than as a standalone verb.
Bring together as one
- unifyCombine into a whole
- integrateCombine into unified whole
- mergeCombine into unity
- consolidateUnite separate things
blend · combine · converge · join · connect · fuse · amalgamate · synthesize
Reliable adherence to standards
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- sensePerception or judgment
- clarityState of being understandable
- flowUnbroken forward movement
structure · argument · reasoning · narrative · continuity · connection · soundness · validity
Harmony between parties
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
agreement · solidarity · concert · unison · sync · compatibility · congruence · rapport
unite
Bring together as one
consolidate · blend · combine · converge · join · connect · fuse · amalgamate · synthesize · harmonize
bond
Binding tie or connection
attach · hold · grip · fuse · weld · cement · fasten · seal · adhesion · attraction
consistency
Reliable adherence to standards
flow · structure · argument · reasoning · narrative · continuity · connection · soundness · validity · intelligibility
accord
Harmony between parties
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
concord · agreement · solidarity · concert · unison · sync · compatibility · congruence · rapport · fellowship
coheredisintegrate
Break into fragments
fall apart · fragment · separate · scatter · crumble
coherecontradict
Dispute a statement
conflict · clash · jar · fall apart · disagree
- barely coherent
- social cohesionGroup unity and belonging
- group cohesionTeam members' mutual bond
- team cohesionHow well members bond
- coherent lightIn-phase electromagnetic radiation
- unit cohesionGroup's internal solidarity
coherent, cohesion, incoherent, coherence, incoherence, coherently, incoherently, coherency, cohering