definition of
cohere

[1] #1 cohere v. [cling, cleave, adhere, stick] come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere". wn

[2] #2 cohere v. cause to form a united, orderly, and aesthetically consistent whole; "Religion can cohere social groups". wn

[3] #3 cohere v. have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results; "the principles by which societies cohere". wn