—v. (-ning) 1 join together; unite for a common purpose.
- possess (qualities usually distinct) together.
- form or cause to form a chemical compound.
- harvest with a combine harvester. —n. - combination of esp. Commercial interests.
- (in full combine harvester) machine that reaps and threshes in one operation. [latin bini a pair]
COMECON
n. Economic association of socialist countries in e. Europe. [abbreviation of council for mutual economic assistance]
COMFORT
station n. Us euphem. Public lavatory.
- —n. - a state of physical well-being. B (usu. In pl.) Things that make life easy or pleasant.
- relief of suffering or grief, consolation.
- person or thing giving consolation. —v. Soothe in grief; console. [latin fortis strong]
COMFREY
n. (pl. -s) tall bell-flowered plant growing in damp, shady places. [french from latin]
COMMAND
module n. Control compartment in a spacecraft.
- paper n. Paper laid before parliament by royal command.
- performance n. Theatrical or film performance given at royal request.
- —v. - (often foll. By to + infin., or that + clause) give a formal order or instruction to.
- (also absol.) Have authority or control over.
- have at one's disposal or within reach (a skill, resources, etc.).
- deserve and get (sympathy, respect, etc.).
- dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height; look down over. —n. - order, instruction.
- mastery, control, possession.
- exercise or tenure of authority, esp. Naval or military.
- a body of troops etc. B district under a commander. [latin: related to *mandate]
COMMEND
v. - praise.
- entrust, commit.
- recommend. commendation n. [latin: related to *mandate]
COMMENT
—n. - brief critical or explanatory remark or note; opinion.
- commenting; criticism (aroused much comment; his art is a comment on society). —v. (often foll. By on or that) make (esp. Critical) remarks. no comment colloq. I decline to answer your question. [latin]
COMMODE
n. - chamber-pot in a chair with a cover.
- chest of drawers. [latin commodus convenient]
COMMONS
n.pl. - (the commons) = *house of commons.
- the common people.
COMMUNE
n. - group of people sharing accommodation, goods, etc.
- small district of local government in france etc. [medieval latin: related to *common]
- v. (-ning) (usu. Foll. By with) 1 speak intimately.
- feel in close touch (with nature etc.). [french: related to *common]
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