Word of the Day 8.15.9
amalgamate
a·mal·ga·mate (
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v. a·mal·ga·mat·ed, a·mal·ga·mat·ing, a·mal·ga·mates
v.tr.
1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix.
2. To mix or alloy (a metal) with mercury.
v.intr.
1. To become combined; unite.
2. To unite or blend with another metal.
a·malga·mative adj.
a·malga·mator n.
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Verb |
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amalgamate – to bring or combine together or with something else; “resourcefully he mingled music and dance”alter, change, modify – cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; “The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”; “The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue”concoct – make a concoction (of) by mixingblend, immingle, intermingle, intermix – combine into one; “blend the nuts and raisins together”; “he blends in with the crowd”; “We don’t intermingle much” |
Adj. |
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amalgamate – joined together into a whole; “United Industries”; “the amalgamated colleges constituted a university”; “a consolidated school”united – characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; “presented a united front” |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
