ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01640 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
merge
v.
US/mɜːrdʒ/
UK/mɜːdʒ/
CSAT Frequency65/100
TOEIC Frequency72/100
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Meanings of merge
1verb
To combine or blend two or more things into a single entity or whole.
The two companies decided to merge and form a larger corporation.
The two companies decided to merge and form a larger corporation.
The colors merged together as the paint dried on the canvas.
The colors merged together as the paint dried on the canvas.
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Derivatives of merge
merger
merger (noun)
The merger of the two banks created the largest financial institution in the region.
The merger of the two banks created the largest financial institution in the region.
merged
merged (adjective)
The merged company retained employees from both organizations.
The merged company retained employees from both organizations.
merging
merging (noun/gerund)
The merging of different cultures has enriched the community significantly.
The merging of different cultures has enriched the community significantly.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of merge
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Common Phrases with merge
merge withmerge with
merge intomerge into
merge togethermerge together
merge companiesmerge companies
merge lanesmerge lanes
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Practice Question: merge
Choose the best word for the blank
After the acquisition, the smaller firm will ___ with the larger corporation to streamline operations.
- A merging
- B merge
- C merged
- D merges
The modal 'will' requires the base form of the verb, so 'merge' is correct.