integrate
To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
Examples
3 of 5I need to integrate more vegetables into my daily diet to improve my health.
I should include more vegetables in my daily eating habits to stay healthy.
The government is implementing new policies to integrate refugees into the national workforce.
The government is starting rules to help refugees join the country's group of workers.
You should integrate your calendar with your phone so you don't miss any appointments.
You should connect your schedule to your phone to stay organized.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'integral.' If something is integrated, it becomes an integral (essential) part of the whole. Also, think of 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number.
Quick Quiz
The new software is designed to _______ smoothly with your existing email client.
Correct!
The correct answer is: integrate
Examples
I need to integrate more vegetables into my daily diet to improve my health.
everydayI should include more vegetables in my daily eating habits to stay healthy.
The government is implementing new policies to integrate refugees into the national workforce.
formalThe government is starting rules to help refugees join the country's group of workers.
You should integrate your calendar with your phone so you don't miss any appointments.
informalYou should connect your schedule to your phone to stay organized.
The researcher attempted to integrate qualitative observations with quantitative data results.
academicThe scientist tried to combine descriptive notes with numerical data findings.
Our goal this quarter is to integrate the marketing and sales departments for better communication.
businessOur aim for these three months is to combine the marketing and sales teams to improve how they talk to each other.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
integrate seamlessly
To blend different parts together so perfectly that the transition is invisible.
social integration
The process of individuals or groups being accepted into a society.
vertically integrated
A business term describing a company that controls multiple stages of production.
Often Confused With
Incorporate usually means to include something as a part of a larger whole, while integrate implies a deeper level of blending and working together.
Interact means to communicate or act with someone else, whereas integrate means to become a part of a system.
Usage Notes
Integrate is a versatile verb used in technical, social, and professional contexts. It is almost always followed by the prepositions 'into' (when joining a group) or 'with' (when connecting two systems).
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the necessary preposition; for example, saying 'integrate the system' instead of 'integrate the system with the network.' They also sometimes confuse it with 'segregate,' which is the exact opposite.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'integral.' If something is integrated, it becomes an integral (essential) part of the whole. Also, think of 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'integrare,' meaning to make whole or renew.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, 'integration' is a significant term in political and social discourse regarding how immigrants adapt to their new home society.
Quick Quiz
The new software is designed to _______ smoothly with your existing email client.
Correct!
The correct answer is: integrate
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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