C1 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
amalgamation
Verb
amalgamate
Adjetivo
amalgamated
Relacionado
amalgam
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: amalgamate

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
amalgamation
Verb
amalgamate
Adjetivo
amalgamated
Relacionado
amalgam

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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Notas de uso

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'.

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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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'.
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: amalgamate

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continue

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set

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learn

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To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

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follow

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