integrate

verb

in·​te·​grate ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt 

integrated; integrating

transitive verb

1

: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite

2

a

: to incorporate into a larger unit

b

: to unite with something else

3

a

: desegregate

integrate school districts

b

: to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization

4

: to find the integral of (something, such as a function or equation)

intransitive verb

: to become integrated

Synonyms

• absorb
• assimilate
• co-opt
• embody
• incorporate

Examples of integrate in a Sentence

The car's design successfully integrates art and technology.

She integrates elements of jazz and rock in her music.

They have resisted efforts to integrate women into the military.

Many immigrants have found it difficult to integrate into American culture.

a law requiring schools to integrate

Recent Examples on the Web

The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025

Leveraging Technology And Proactive Planning Businesses should consider integrating technology and proactive planning as core strategies within PPP frameworks. —Peter Ross, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

The series also masterfully integrates themes of community and legacy, highlighting the Duprees’ involvement in local politics and philanthropy. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025

This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations. —Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for integrate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

integrate

verb

in·​te·​grate ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt 

integrated; integrating

1

: to form or unite into a whole

2

: to form or unite into a larger unit

especially : to end the segregation of and bring into common and equal membership in society

3

: desegregate

integrate school districts

4

: to become integrated

Medical Definition

integrate

transitive verb

in·​te·​grate ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt 

integrated; integrating

: to form or blend into a unified whole : cause to undergo integration

an integrated personality

integrator

-ˌgrāt-ər 

noun

Legal Definition

integrate

verb

in·​te·​grate

integrated; integrating

transitive verb

1

: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole

2

: to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization

intransitive verb

: to become integrated