integrate
IHN-tih-grayt
Integrate (verb) means to combine separate parts so they work together as one system. Example: “The new software integrates smoothly with our existing tools.”
verb
1
To combine separate parts so they work together as one system.
"The new software integrates smoothly with our existing tools."
"They integrated the two departments into a single team."
"Our engineers integrate the sensors with the main control panel before testing begins."
2
To bring people of different groups together as equals in a shared community or institution.
"The school worked hard to integrate students from all backgrounds."
"The new club aims to integrate older residents and young families into one community."
"It can take years for a country to fully integrate its newcomers into everyday life."
How to use integrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo join things together so they function as one, or to bring people together without separation.
Common pairings
integrate into
fully integrated
integrate with
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- integrates
- Past tense
- integrated
- Comparative
- more integrate
- Superlative
- most integrate
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Etymology
From Latin integrare, "to make whole," from integer, "whole, entire."
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What does “integrate” mean?
The word “integrate” means to combine separate parts so they work together as one system. In plain terms, to join things together so they function as one, or to bring people together without separation.
How do you pronounce “integrate”?
“Integrate” is pronounced IHN-tih-grayt (/ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “integrate” in a sentence?
Here is “integrate” used in a sentence: “The new software integrates smoothly with our existing tools.”
What is another word for “integrate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “integrate” include fuse, merge, incorporate, swallow, absorb and add on.
What is the opposite of “integrate”?
The opposite of “integrate” — its antonyms — are disintegrate, divide, extract, segregate and unincorporate.
What part of speech is “integrate”?
“Integrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “integrate” come from?
The word “integrate” comes from Latin. From Latin integrare, "to make whole," from integer, "whole, entire.".
Is “integrate” a common word?
“Integrate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "integrate" and "assimilate"?
Integrate means combining separate parts, or people, so they function together while often keeping their own identity, whereas assimilate implies one group adopting the customs and identity of a larger one until the differences disappear. Integrate is generally seen as more neutral, describing coexistence rather than replacement.
How is "integrate" used in technology and business?
In technology and business, integrate typically means connecting separate systems, software, or processes so they work together as one, such as integrating a payment system into a website. This technical sense follows the same core idea as the general meaning: combining separate parts into a unified whole.
What is the difference between "integrate" and "desegregate"?
Desegregate specifically means ending the legal or physical separation of groups, such as by race, while integrate goes further to describe actively bringing people together as equals within a shared community or institution. Desegregation removes barriers; integration builds genuine inclusion.
