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Federate

usgb/ˈfedəreɪt/Volume
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Government Context

Use 'federate' to discuss countries or states forming a union, usually for governance.

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After the agreement, the regions will federate to enhance their international standing.
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Joining Forces

'Federate' implies coming together for mutual benefit and often indicates increased strength.

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Several small organizations may federate to have a more significant impact.
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Voluntary Union

'Federate' usually means a voluntary alliance, not one that is forced or coerced.

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The companies agreed to federate rather than merge, maintaining their independence.
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