integrate

verb
in·​te·​grate | \ ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt How to pronounce integrate (audio) \
integrated; integrating

Definition of integrate

transitive verb

1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
2 : to find the integral of (something, such as a function or equation)
3a : to unite with something else
b : to incorporate into a larger unit
4a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization
b : desegregate integrate school districts

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Examples of integrate in a Sentence

The car's design successfully integrates art and technology. She integrates elements of jazz and rock in her music. They have resisted efforts to integrate women into the military. Many immigrants have found it difficult to integrate into American culture. a law requiring schools to integrate
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Recent Examples on the Web

Norwich may hand a debut to summer signing Ibrahim Amadoi, while Timm Klose and Christoph Zimmermann could also be integrated back into the side after returning from injury. SI.com, "Norwich vs Chelsea Preview: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 21 Aug. 2019 The online transactions work using a Northfork platform that integrates Walmart’s online sites with Tasty’s content. Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, "Walmart now lets you instantly purchase ingredients in Buzzfeed’s Tasty videos," 20 Aug. 2019 Other animals, like the armadillo, evolved body armor, but the turtle shell fully integrates the backbone and trunk ribs. Hans-dieter Sues, Smithsonian, "How the Turtle Got Its Shell, With Apologies to Aesop," 20 Aug. 2019 Earlier this year, Aramco also signed a memorandum of understanding with to acquire a 9 percent stake in a Zhejiang Petrochemical's 800,000 barrel-ad-day integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Zhoushan, China. Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, "Motiva to buy Flint Hills' Port Arthur chemical plant," 19 Aug. 2019 My goal is to continue elevating the guest experience and positive reputation Common Theory has already earned while integrating some of my own experiences, ideas and favorite ingredients into the mix. Carolina Gusman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: Little Italy bids arrivederci Ferragosto, its biggest and final bash," 15 Aug. 2019 One of their initiative’s projects is the Primary School, which integrates education, health, and community support services for disadvantaged families and children from birth. Jenny Anderson, Quartz, "Why tech investors are getting interested in early childhood initiatives," 9 Aug. 2019 Proving Ground started about three years ago to help school leaders nationwide integrate data analysis into their decision-making, said Director Bi Vuong. Robin Goist, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns Foundation launches statewide initiative to improve school attendance," 2 Aug. 2019 There was a little girl in California who was part of the second class to integrate her public schools and she was bused to school every day. Erica Frankenberg, The Conversation, "What school segregation looks like in the US today, in 4 charts," 19 July 2019

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First Known Use of integrate

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology for integrate

Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer

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More Definitions for integrate

integrate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of integrate

: to combine (two or more things) to form or create something
: to make (something) a part of another larger thing
: to make (a person or group) part of a larger group or organization

integrate

verb
in·​te·​grate | \ ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt How to pronounce integrate (audio) \
integrated; integrating

Kids Definition of integrate

1 : to form into a whole : unite Her music integrates jazz and rock.
2 : to make a part of a larger unit They help integrate immigrants into the community.
3 : desegregate The schools are being integrated.

integrate

transitive verb
in·​te·​grate | \ ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt How to pronounce integrate (audio) \
integrated; integrating

Medical Definition of integrate

: to form or blend into a unified whole : cause to undergo integration an integrated personality

Other Words from integrate

integrator \ -​ˌgrāt-​ər How to pronounce integrator (audio) \ noun

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integrate

verb
in·​te·​grate