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amalgamate

[ uh-mal-guh-meyt ] [ əˈmæl gəˌmeɪt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite.

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  • First recorded in 1635–45.
  • Formed from amalgam, “an alloy of mercury with another metal.”
  • Amalgam came from the combination of Arabic al, “the,” and malgham, from Greek málagma, “softening agent.”
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EXAMPLES OF AMALGAMATE

  • The artist chose to amalgamate different art styles in her painting, resulting in a truly original piece.
  • The chef amalgamated various flavors to create a unique culinary masterpiece.
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orotund

[ ohr-uh-tuhnd ] [ ˈoʊr əˌtʌnd ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.

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EXAMPLES OF OROTUND

  • The opera singer’s orotund vocals soared through the air, enveloping the concert hall in a wave of rich and sonorous melody.
  • The actor’s orotund voice captivated the audience with its powerful resonance.
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stipulate

[ stip-yuh-leyt ] [ ˈstɪp yəˌleɪt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to require as an essential condition in making an agreement.

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  • First recorded in 1615–25.
  • From the past participle of the Latin word stipulārī, “to demand a formal agreement.”
  • Stipulārī appears to be related to the Latin word for “stalk,” containing the stem stipul-, “firm.”
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EXAMPLES OF STIPULATE

  • The scholarship application stipulates that applicants must have taken 3 years of a second language.
  • The terms and conditions stipulate that customers must notify the company within 48 hours of a product defect.
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