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syncretize
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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.
[Greek sunkrtizein, to unite against a common enemy; see syncretism.]
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
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Verb1.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"
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