What is the difference among words, which mean joining or becoming part of sth bigger?

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Could you explain me the difference among these words: linked, merged, swallowed up, amalgamated, blended, amalgamated, incorporated,  integrated, assimilated, took over, got together. As I know they all mean the same, but are used in the difference context, right? So when and where?

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

TodesCould you explain to me the difference among these words: linked, merged, swallowed up, amalgamated, blended, amalgamated, incorporated, integrated, assimilated, took over, got together. As I know they all mean the same, but are used in the difference context, right? So when and where?

They have different but somewhat related meanings. Here are the most common examples of how these are used.

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The two roads merged into the main highway.
The big fish swallowed up the little fish.
The EU is an attempt to amalgamate independent countries into a single federation.
Many US companies are incorporated in the state of Delaware because of its "business-friendly" laws.
The rebels are trying to take over Tripoli, but the government is fighting back.
In the 1950's schools in the US were not racially integrated.
Our whole family got together for a reunion.
Ethnic minorities assimilate into the majority or mainstream culture gradually over time. Some take longer than others and retain their distinctive character for many generations.

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