HIGH vocabulary

Amalgamate

To combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to mix or combine (metals) to form an amalgam.

Example

"The two small businesses decided to amalgamate, hoping to create a stronger presence in the market."

Etymology

From medieval Latin 'amalgamare', from 'amalgama' 'alloy of mercury'.

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