homogenize

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verb

Definition of 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, homogenize, normalize, regularize

Related 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, synthesize

Near 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, homogenize, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix

Related Words add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss; coalesce, compound, emulsify; conjoin, join, knit, link, unite; intertwine, interweave, weave

Near Antonyms cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder; disperse, dissolve, scatter; detach, disengage, split

Antonyms break down, break up, separate, unmix