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syncretise

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syn⋅cre⋅tize

  [sing-kri-tahyz, sin-]
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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -tized, -tiz⋅ing.
to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.
Also, especially British, syn⋅cre⋅tise.

Origin:
1665–75; < NL syncrētizāre < Gk synkrētízein to form a confederation, equiv. to syn- syn- + Krēt- (s. of Krs) a Cretan + -izein -ize; see syncretism
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syncretise

verb
1. become fused [syn: syncretize] 
2. unite (beliefs or conflicting principles) [syn: syncretize] 
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