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 of integrate

• incorporate
• assimilate

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

Properly integrating Isak in the team after the international break is going to be crucial to delivering an upturn in fortunes. —The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Staying close to digital innovation and working to integrate AI across the enterprise is also top of mind. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025

Prescription glasses now integrate UV-blocking coatings and environmentally sustainable materials. —William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025

This all ensured historical authenticity while integrating modern conservation science. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 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