Cool MateIntegrate
UK /["/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪts/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪts/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/","/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way
In simple words: To combine things into a whole.
Examples
- We need to integrate new technology into our existing systems.
- The curriculum was designed to integrate various subjects, such as math and science.
- She struggled to integrate with her new classmates during the first week of school.
- To solve this problem, we must integrate both our ideas and feedback.
- It's essential to integrate the local community’s feedback into the project.
- The artist decided to integrate elements from different cultures in her work.
- When you integrate functions in calculus, you find the area under a curve.
Usage notes
Use 'integrate' in formal and neutral contexts, particularly in academic or professional settings. It is typically not used in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
integrate + object + into + whole
Memory hint
Think of 'integrate' as 'in-great', like making things great by bringing them together.
Collocations
- closely
- tightly
- well
- into
- with
- highly integrated
- poorly integrated
- well
- completely
- fully
- into
- with
Synonyms
- combine
- unify
- merge
- consolidate
- blend
Antonyms
- segregate
- isolate
- separate
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'segregate', which means to separate.
- Using 'integrate' with an incorrect preposition, e.g., 'integrate with' instead of 'into'.
- Incorrectly using 'integrate' as a noun instead of a verb.