Cohere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəʊˈhɪə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cohere is a verb meaning (intransitive) To stick together physically, by adhesion.
Meaning
(intransitive) To stick together physically, by adhesion.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, figurative) To be consistent as part of a group, or by common purpose.
- (transitive, figurative) To be consistent as part of a group, or by common purpose.
Example Sentences
Separate molecules will cohere because of electromagnetic force.
Members of the party would cohere in the message they were sending.
That dream of beautiful Paris was not likely to cohere into substance in the presence of this misfortune.
A system that degrades but coheres is a far better place to live than a system that completely collapses.
Word Forms
- coheres
- cohering
- cohered
Synonyms for cohere
Depending on context, synonyms include adhere, stick, cling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adhere, stick, cling, unite, bind, attach.
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