cohere

verb

have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results

cause to form a united, orderly, and aesthetically consistent whole

come or be in close contact with

Roots

cumco- · Latin · together haereo-her · Latin · stick, cling

Synonyms for cohere

adherev clingv stickv coalescev unitev cleavev congealv intercommunicatev

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