amalgamate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/
KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come together and form a single unit or to mix different elements into one.
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.
Tense Forms
Past: amalgamated
Past Participle: amalgamated
Conversation
Did you hear how they plan to amalgamate the two departments at work?
Yeah, I think it could actually make things more efficient.
I agree, it would be nice to have everyone on the same team.
Exactly! It’s about time they amalgamate their resources.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
merge
combine
unite
Antonyms
separate
divide
split
transitive verb
Definition
To bring together different things to form a single, unified whole.
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.
Tense Forms
Past: amalgamated
Past Participle: amalgamated
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how we could amalgamate our ideas for the project?
That's a great idea! It would make our presentation so much stronger.
Exactly! If we amalgamate our strengths, we can create something really impressive.
Root Explanation
Amalgamate → It is formed from "amalga" (from Latin *amalgama*, meaning a mixture or blend) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "amalgamate" means to blend or combine different elements into a single entity.
Memory Tip
Think of blending different elements together, as 'amalgamate' means to mix or combine things into one.
Visually Confused Words
reamalgamate
unamalgamated