amalgamate
Translation
to combine, to merge, to unite
Examples
The two companies will amalgamate next year.
The two companies will amalgamate next year.
He amalgamated the different ideas into one theory.
He amalgamated the different ideas into one theory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to combine or unite (sth.) with (sth.) The company amalgamated with its main rival.
((sth.)) to combine (sth.) into a single entity The two schools were amalgamated into one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merge, combine, unite, integrate; Antonyms: separate, divide, split
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'amalgama', a mercury alloy, referring to the blending of different elements.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'amalgam' filling in a tooth, which is a mixture of metals. This helps remember the idea of combining different things into one.