homogenize

1 to make agree with a single established standard or model <plans to homogenize the science curriculum in public high schools throughout the state> Synonyms formalize, standardize, normalize, regularizeRelated Words codify, marshal (also marshall), methodize, order, organize, systematize, systemize; average, equalize, even; square; accredit, certify; control, govern, regulate, rule; conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesizeNear Antonyms customize, individualize, tailor

2 to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout <chain stores and fast-food restaurants have homogenized the nation's highways and byways to the point where every place looks like every other place> Synonyms amalgamate, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, blend, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mixRelated Words add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss; coalesce, compound, emulsify; conjoin, join, knit, link, unite; intertwine, interweave, weaveNear Antonyms cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder; disperse, dissolve, scatter; detach, disengage, splitAntonyms break down, break up, separate, unmix