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How to Use Integrate: Definition & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：become part of (integrate)
integrate
/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
v.
To become part of a group or society and be accepted by them.
become part of
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/bɪˈkʌm pɑːrt əv/
v.
Describes the process of joining a group or community, achieving full participation and acceptance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'integratus' (made whole), from 'in-' (not) + 'tangere' (to touch).
💡 Mnemonic
Think "INto THE GRAin" – to blend small parts into a whole, like grains forming flour.
📖 Example
The school organized a buddy system to integrate the new international students into campus life.
The school organized a buddy system to integrate the new international students into campus life.
🔗 Collocations
integrate into – to become part of a larger group or system
integrate with – to combine or work together with others
integrate seamlessly – to blend in smoothly and without problems
🔄 Synonyms
assimilate (v.) – to fully absorb into a culture or group
blend in (v. phrase) – to become part of a group by appearing similar
acclimatize (v.) – to adjust to a new environment or situation
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
integration (n.) – the process of combining or incorporating parts into a whole
integrative (adj.) – tending to combine and coordinate separate elements
integrated (adj.) – with different parts combined into a unified whole
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'integrare' (to make whole). Used in education for inclusion (e.g., integrating students) and in business for seamless technology mergers.
Meaning 2：combine into a whole (integrate)
integrate
/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
v.
To combine parts so they work together as a whole.
combine into a whole
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/kəmˈbaɪn ˈɪntuː ə hoʊl/
v.
Refers to the technical or systematic joining of separate components to form a unified and functional entity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The new smartwatch perfectly integrates fitness tracking, music playback, and message notifications into one device.
The new smartwatch perfectly integrates fitness tracking, music playback, and message notifications into one device.
🔗 Collocations
integrate with – to make systems work together
integrate into – to incorporate as part of a larger system
fully integrate – to combine completely and without flaw
🔄 Synonyms
merge (v.) – to combine two or more things into a single entity
unify (v.) – to bring together to form a single unit
incorporate (v.) – to include something as part of a whole
🚫 Antonyms
separate (v.) – to cause to move or be apart
disconnect (v.) – to break the connection between things
segregate (v.) – to set apart from the rest
🌱 Derivatives
integration (n.) – the action or process of combining parts into a whole
integrative (adj.) – serving to integrate or favoring integration
integrated (adj.) – designed as a single, harmonious unit
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