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coalesce

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /koʊˈɛlɛs/

KK: /koʊˈɛlɛs/

intransitive verb
Definition

To come together to form a single unit or whole; to unite or blend.


Example

The different groups coalesced to create a stronger organization.


Tense Forms

Past: coalesced

Past Participle: coalesced


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you notice how the different ideas coalesce during the group project?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was interesting to see everyone’s thoughts coming together.
Sloth A
I think that’s what made our presentation so effective in the end.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really showed how well we can work as a team.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
merge
unite
combine
Antonyms
separate
divide
split
Root Explanation

Coalesce → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "alescere" (meaning to grow or to become). The word describes the process of growing together or merging into a single entity.

Memory Tip

Think of things coming 'together' ('co-') to 'grow' ('alescere') into one — that's what coalesce means.

Visually Confused Words
convalesce
opalesce
recalesce
covalence
calescent
reconvalesce
convalescent
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