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Cohere

usgb/kəʊˈhɪr/Volume
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Physical BondingPlay
Use 'cohere' to describe physical items sticking together, like particles in a substance. SlideThe sugar grains didn't cohere, making the cake's texture crumbly.
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Unity StrengthPlay
'Cohere' emphasizes the strength and firmness of components sticking together. SlideThe team's defense cohered under pressure, not allowing any goals.
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Resistance to SeparatePlay
When things cohere, they resist being pulled apart, implying durability or permanence. SlideThe bricks must cohere well to ensure the wall stands for years.