syncretize

American  

[sing-kri-tahyz, sin-] / ˈsɪŋ krɪˌtaɪz, ˈsɪn- /

especially British, syncretise

verb (used with or without object)

syncretized, syncretizing

1. to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.

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syncretize British  

/ ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)

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Other Word Forms

• syncretization
  noun

Etymology

Origin of syncretize

1665–75; < New Latin syncrētizāre < Greek synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent to syn- syn- + Krēt- (stem of Krḗs ) a Cretan + -izein -ize; see syncretism

Example Sentences

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syncretize syncretized

For them, Our Lady of Charity, or Our Lady of Cobre, who they syncretize as Ochún, is the Yoruba deity of love, fertility and money.

From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2012

No; I do not see how beauty and utility are ever to be syncretized into a homogeneous conception.

From South Wind by Douglas, Norman

They had heard of that from the many faiths whose pure or syncretized forms made the religious background of their time.

From Christianity and Progress by Fosdick, Harry Emerson