amalgamate
Combine multiple things into one unified whole
Examples
In a meeting
“Let's amalgamate these three reports into a single presentation.”
Over coffee
“The recipe amalgamates flavors from different cuisines.”
Why this word
combine
amalgamate implies creating a unified whole where parts lose distinct identity, while combine may keep parts distinguishable
merge
amalgamate suggests thorough blending into one entity, while merge can be less complete integration
mix
amalgamate indicates complete integration, while mix is more casual and may allow separation
Usage tip
Use when merging multiple elements into a cohesive whole
Etymology
Greek 'malagma' (soft mass) via Medieval Latin 'amalgamare'
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