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syn·cre·tize  (sngkr-tz, sn-)

v. syn·cre·tized, syn·cre·tiz·ing, syn·cre·tiz·es

v.tr.

To reconcile and unite (differing religious beliefs, for example), especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.

v.intr.

To combine differing elements or beliefs, especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.

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[Greek sunkrtizein, to unite against a common enemy; see syncretism.]

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syncretize, syncretise [ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz]

vb

(Philosophy) to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)

syncretization , syncretisation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	syncretize - become fused syncretise coalesce, conflate, fuse, immix, mix, merge, commingle, blend, meld, flux, combine - mix together different elements; "The colors blend well"
	2.	syncretize - unite (beliefs or conflicting principles) syncretise merge, unify, unite - become one; "Germany unified officially in 1990"; "the cells merge"