coheres
Forms unified whole
Coheres is the third-person singular of cohere, meaning to stick together or form a unified whole.
Physical substances cohere when their particles bind: Theite cream won't cohere without enough fat.
Ideas or arguments cohere when their parts fit logically: The theory coheres with the evidence.
A narrative coheres when its elements work as a unified whole rather than scattered fragments.
Comes after another
- connectsCreates a link between
- flowsMoves in a current
- makes senseIs coherent and logical
- holds togetherRemains unified, intact
tracks · integrates · systematizes · structures · organizes · orders · sequences · links
Combines into one
- integratesCombines into unified whole
- combinesMerges multiple into one
- mergesJoins into one
- joinsBrings together, attaches
fuses · synthesizes · blends · consolidates · converges · harmonizes · assembles · amalgamates
Slender wood pieces
- clingsHolds on tightly
- adheresStays firmly attached
- bondsTies that unite
- attachesSecures to something else
holds · fastens · binds · fuses · seals · cements · joins · grips
Arranges into proper position
- correspondsMatches or agrees with
- correlatesVaries in relation to
- agreesHolds the same opinion
- accordsMutual agreements reached
matches · conforms · fits · squares · tallies · dovetails · reconciles · synchronizes
follows
Comes after another
- connectsCreates a link between
- flowsMoves in a current
- makes senseIs coherent and logical
holds together · tracks · integrates · systematizes · structures · organizes · orders · sequences · links · chains
unifies
Combines into one
- integratesCombines into unified whole
- combinesMerges multiple into one
- mergesJoins into one
joins · fuses · synthesizes · blends · consolidates · converges · harmonizes · assembles · amalgamates · binds
sticks
Slender wood pieces
attaches · holds · fastens · binds · fuses · seals · cements · joins · grips · fixes
aligns
Arranges into proper position
- correspondsMatches or agrees with
- correlatesVaries in relation to
- agreesHolds the same opinion
accords · matches · conforms · fits · squares · tallies · dovetails · reconciles · synchronizes · harmonizes
coheresdisintegrates
Breaks into small parts
falls apart · fragments · separates · scatters · crumbles
coheresconflicts
Serious disagreements or fights
falls apart · disagrees · makes no sense · clashes · disputes
- barely coherent
- coherent lightIn-phase electromagnetic radiation
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