piece together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Understand a story or situation by combining small clues
Why “together”? Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
“They pieced together what had happened from the clues.”
“Maya pieced together the route from old maps.”
Don't confuse with
Piece together means understand by combining clues. Piece out means make something complete by adding extra material.
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piece out
A contrast learners often mix up
Make something larger or complete by adding pieces or extra material
come together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine or be assembled to form something whole; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
get together
Same together pattern: joining
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
hold together
Same together pattern: joining
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
put together
Same together pattern: joining
Assemble or organize; Combine things to form a whole
string together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
throw together
Same together pattern: joining
Make something quickly with whatever is available
tie together
Same together pattern: joining
Connect related ideas or pieces of information
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