amalgamate

verb

amal·gam·ate ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt How to pronounce amalgamate (audio)

amalgamated; amalgamating

transitive verb

: to unite in or as if in an amalgam

especially : to merge into a single body

They amalgamated the hospital with the university.

amalgamator

ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmā-tər How to pronounce amalgamate (audio)

noun

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Amalgamate Can Be Used Technically and Generally

The noun amalgam derives, by way of Middle French, from Medieval Latin amalgama. It was first used in the 15th century with the meaning "a mixture of mercury and another metal." (Today, you are likely to encounter this sense in the field of dentistry; amalgams can be used for filling holes in teeth.) Use of amalgam broadened over time to include any mixture of elements, and by the 18th century the word was also being applied figuratively, as in "an amalgam of citizens." The verb amalgamate has been in use since the latter half of the 1500s. It too can be used either technically, implying the creation of an alloy of mercury, or more generally for the formation of any compound or combined entity.

Example Sentences

amalgamating different styles of music They amalgamated the hospital and the university.

Recent Examples on the Web Publishing, as far as the book industry goes, is always going to be exciting, as people amalgamate, and just like with bookstores, there are lots of small presses coming along and getting out important work.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Her early figurative paintings amalgamate her biography with the rise of socialism, depicting Karl Marx, Chilean folk singer and social activist Violeta Parra, Andean popular art, animism, and Indigeneity.

Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 July 2022 In his closing statement, Key continued this line of attack by arguing that to not prosecute abolitionists would be to hand the country over to those who wish to amalgamate the races and offer equal citizenship to people of color.

Bennett Parten, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2021 Here’s where all that market research and product understanding will amalgamate.

Anita Raj, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Scott Gomez grew up among the diverse cultures that amalgamate around Anchorage.

John Marshall, Anchorage Daily News, 4 July 2021 With the sunset of the pandemic, educators now perceive that education in a post-pandemic world must amalgamate the advantages of online instruction with important pedagogical goals associated with in-person teaching.

Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 20 May 2021 Press one more time, with force, flattening the dough lengthwise with the blade of the pastry scraper or your palm to help further amalgamate the butter in the dough.

Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2020 What of our envy for those better-off, impelling us to amalgamate in search of companionship or camouflage, in fear of the night?

David Mamet, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020 See More

amalgamate

verb

as in to combine

to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings

Synonyms & Similar Words

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combine
merge
mix
integrate
blend
incorporate
add
meld
intermix
intermingle
commingle
homogenize
composite
fuse
commix
mingle
comingle
conflate
unite
concrete
immix
stir
coalesce
immingle
fold
interfuse
admix
cut in
emulsify
conjoin
toss
intertwine
compound
weave
knit
link
join
interweave
beat (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

separate
divide
dissolve
break down
sever
break up
disperse
split
cleave
part
unmix
rupture
scatter
divorce
disunite
detach
disjoin
sunder
disengage

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens

mix a drink

单词	amalgamate
释义	amalgamate verb amal·gam·ate ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt amalgamated; amalgamating transitive verb : to unite in or as if in an amalgam especially : to merge into a single body They amalgamated the hospital with the university. amalgamator ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmā-tər noun Did you know? Amalgamate Can Be Used Technically and Generally The noun amalgam derives, by way of Middle French, from Medieval Latin amalgama. It was first used in the 15th century with the meaning "a mixture of mercury and another metal." (Today, you are likely to encounter this sense in the field of dentistry; amalgams can be used for filling holes in teeth.) Use of amalgam broadened over time to include any mixture of elements, and by the 18th century the word was also being applied figuratively, as in "an amalgam of citizens." The verb amalgamate has been in use since the latter half of the 1500s. It too can be used either technically, implying the creation of an alloy of mercury, or more generally for the formation of any compound or combined entity. Synonyms blend combine comingle commingle commix composite concrete conflate fuse homogenize immingle immix incorporate integrate interfuse intermingle intermix meld merge mingle mix See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences amalgamating different styles of music They amalgamated the hospital and the university. Recent Examples on the Web Publishing, as far as the book industry goes, is always going to be exciting, as people amalgamate, and just like with bookstores, there are lots of small presses coming along and getting out important work. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Her early figurative paintings amalgamate her biography with the rise of socialism, depicting Karl Marx, Chilean folk singer and social activist Violeta Parra, Andean popular art, animism, and Indigeneity. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 July 2022 In his closing statement, Key continued this line of attack by arguing that to not prosecute abolitionists would be to hand the country over to those who wish to amalgamate the races and offer equal citizenship to people of color. Bennett Parten, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2021 Here’s where all that market research and product understanding will amalgamate. Anita Raj, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Scott Gomez grew up among the diverse cultures that amalgamate around Anchorage. John Marshall, Anchorage Daily News, 4 July 2021 With the sunset of the pandemic, educators now perceive that education in a post-pandemic world must amalgamate the advantages of online instruction with important pedagogical goals associated with in-person teaching. Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 20 May 2021 Press one more time, with force, flattening the dough lengthwise with the blade of the pastry scraper or your palm to help further amalgamate the butter in the dough. Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2020 What of our envy for those better-off, impelling us to amalgamate in search of companionship or camouflage, in fear of the night? David Mamet, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Medieval Latin amalgamātus, past participle of amalgamāre "to combine (a metal) with mercury," verbal derivative of amalgama amalgam First Known Use 1576, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition amalgamate transitive verb amal·gam·ate ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt amalgamated; amalgamating : to unite in or as if in an amalgam especially : to merge into a single body amalgamate verb as in to combine to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance combine merge mix integrate blend incorporate add meld intermix intermingle commingle homogenize composite fuse commix mingle comingle conflate unite concrete immix stir coalesce immingle fold interfuse admix cut in emulsify conjoin toss intertwine compound weave knit link join interweave beat (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms separate divide dissolve break down sever break up disperse split cleave part unmix rupture scatter divorce disunite detach disjoin sunder disengage See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities. refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture. blended several teas to create a balanced flavor The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity. telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling. a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product. a building in which modernism and classicism are fused In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole. in his mind reality and fantasy merged The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active. fear mingled with anticipation in my mind The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity. mix the salad greens mix a drink
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amalgamate

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