Cohere — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kō-ˈhir/ co·here

Meaning & Definition of Cohere

Cohere (verb)

  1. to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass; broadly, stick, adhere
  2. to display cohesion of plant parts
  3. to hold together as a mass of parts that cohere

Cohere (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "the account in his journal coheres with the official report of the battle"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

  2. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "beset by personal animosities, the people of the neighborhood could not cohere into an effective civic association"

    similar: ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, close ranks, pull together
    related: cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband
    near: detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cohere

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cohere:

accord, agree, answer, check, chord, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, fall in with, close ranks, pull together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cohere

Words with the opposite meaning of Cohere:

differ (from), disagree (with), break up, disband

Related Words for Cohere

equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register, cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed

Near Antonyms of Cohere

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar, detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Word Forms of Cohere

Inflections: cohered, cohering

Origin & Etymology of Cohere

borrowed from Latin cohaerēre "to stick together, be in contact with, be connected," from co- co- + haerēre "to be closely attached, stick," going back to a stem *hais-, of obscure origin

First known use: 1598i

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cohere

Frequently Asked Questions about Cohere

What does "Cohere" mean?

"Cohere" means to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass; broadly, stick, adhere. As a verb, it is defined as: to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass; broadly, stick, adhere. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cohere"?

Other words for "Cohere" include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, coincide, comport and conform. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cohere" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cohere"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cohere". Common alternatives include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, coincide, comport, conform, consist and correspond.

What is the opposite of "Cohere"?

Antonyms of "Cohere" include differ (from), disagree (with), break up and disband. Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Cohere" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cohere" in a sentence: "the account in his journal coheres with the official report of the battle"; "beset by personal animosities, the people of the neighborhood could not cohere into an effective civic association".

Is "Cohere" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cohere" is a verb.

Is "Cohere" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Cohere" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cohere"?

"Cohere" is pronounced /kō-ˈhir/ and divided into syllables as co·here.