C1 noun 격식체

amalgamate

/əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪt/

To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.

예시

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1

The two small community gardens decided to amalgamate their resources for the upcoming season.

The two gardens joined their supplies and tools together to work as one group.

2

The board of directors has proposed to amalgamate the three subsidiary companies into a single corporation.

The leaders want to combine three smaller companies into one large business entity.

3

If we amalgamate our snack piles, we'll have enough food for the whole movie marathon.

If we put all our snacks together in one pile, we will have plenty of food.

어휘 가족

명사
amalgamation
Verb
amalgamate
형용사
amalgamated
관련
amalgam
💡

암기 팁

Focus on the word 'MATE' at the end—imagine different companies becoming 'mates' by joining into one single body.

빠른 퀴즈

The two local libraries decided to __________ their collections to offer a wider variety of books to the public.

정답!

정답은: amalgamate

예시

1

The two small community gardens decided to amalgamate their resources for the upcoming season.

everyday

The two gardens joined their supplies and tools together to work as one group.

2

The board of directors has proposed to amalgamate the three subsidiary companies into a single corporation.

formal

The leaders want to combine three smaller companies into one large business entity.

3

If we amalgamate our snack piles, we'll have enough food for the whole movie marathon.

informal

If we put all our snacks together in one pile, we will have plenty of food.

4

The research attempts to amalgamate several disparate sociological theories into a cohesive framework.

academic

The study tries to combine different social ideas into one logical system.

5

The two tech startups decided to amalgamate to better compete with industry giants.

business

The two new companies merged together to become stronger against bigger competitors.

어휘 가족

명사
amalgamation
Verb
amalgamate
형용사
amalgamated
관련
amalgam

자주 쓰는 조합

amalgamate into to combine multiple things to form one specific new thing
amalgamate with to join one thing with another existing thing
fully amalgamate to complete the process of merging entirely
plan to amalgamate an intention to join different entities in the future
force to amalgamate to make two groups join together against their will

자주 쓰는 구문

amalgamate into one

to join together to form a single unit

efforts to amalgamate

attempts made to bring different parts together

decision to amalgamate

the formal choice to merge organizations or groups

자주 혼동되는 단어

amalgamate vs amalgam

Amalgam is the noun referring to the resulting mixture, whereas amalgamate is the verb for the action of mixing.

amalgamate vs aggregate

Aggregate refers to a collection of items that stay somewhat distinct, while amalgamate implies they are fully blended.

📝

사용 참고사항

Amalgamate is a formal C1-level verb most commonly used in business (mergers) or science (combining substances). It sounds much more professional than 'mix' or 'join'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'amalgamate' for simple everyday tasks like 'amalgamating sugar into tea'; in such cases, 'stir' or 'mix' is more natural.

💡

암기 팁

Focus on the word 'MATE' at the end—imagine different companies becoming 'mates' by joining into one single body.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'amalgamare', which comes from 'amalgama', a term used in alchemy for alloys containing mercury.

문법 패턴

Can be used transitively: 'The company amalgamated the departments.' Can be used intransitively: 'The two departments amalgamated last year.' Often followed by the preposition 'with' or 'into'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

Frequently used in British and Commonwealth English when referring to the administrative joining of local councils or schools.

빠른 퀴즈

The two local libraries decided to __________ their collections to offer a wider variety of books to the public.

정답!

정답은: amalgamate

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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