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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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syn·cre·tize   (sĭng'krĭ-tīz', sĭn'-)   
v.   syn·cre·tized, syn·cre·tiz·ing, syn·cre·tiz·es

v.   tr.
To reconcile and unite (differing religious beliefs, for example), especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.
v.   intr.
To combine differing elements or beliefs, especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.

[Greek sunkrētizein, to unite against a common enemy; see syncretism.]
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