(to) integrate
Translations
Arabic: دمج (Damj)
Chinese (Mandarin): 整合 (zhěng hé)
French: intégrer
German: integrieren
Hindi: सम्मिलित करना (Sammilit Karna)
Japanese: 統合する (Tōgō suru)
Korean: 통합하다 (Tong-hab-hada)
Polish: integrować
Portuguese: integrar
Russian: интегрировать (integriravat')
Spanish: integrar
Thai: รวมเข้า (Ruam Khao)
Turkish: entegre etmek
Vietnamese: tích hợp
Type of Verb?
The verb integrate is both transitive and intransitive, which means it can function with or without a direct object depending on the context.
1. Transitive Use
When "integrate" is used transitively, it requires a direct object to indicate what is being combined or incorporated.
Meaning: To combine one thing with another or make something part of a whole.
Structure: Subject + integrate + direct object + (optional prepositional phrase).
Examples: The school integrated new teaching methods into its curriculum.
They aim to integrate immigrants into the local community.
2. Intransitive Use
When "integrate" is used intransitively, it does not take a direct object. Instead, it focuses on the subject becoming part of a whole or achieving unity.
Meaning: To become combined or incorporated.
Structure: Subject + integrate + (optional prepositional phrase).
Examples: The refugees found it difficult to integrate into society.
The cultures began to integrate over time.
Definition/s
- To combine parts to create a whole.
- To incorporate into a larger system or group.
Verb Forms
(to) integrate
Base Form
integrated
Past Form
integrated
Past Participle
integrating
Present Participle (-ing)
integrates
-s Form
Examples
- The company aims to integrate sustainable practices into its operations.
- It’s essential to integrate newcomers into the community.
- The software integrates easily with existing programs.