consist

Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people

based on their interpersonal ties.

constitute

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connect

Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be directly connected to

loss of international competitiveness.

combine

Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say,

an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money.

unite

The network's main goal is to unite Filipino artists in order to

gain recognition within the creative industries.

associate

Still others associate politics with flattery, fearful that,

if they speak up for themselves,

they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.

polish

I spend so much time polishing my letter of application.