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CONFLATE

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Conflate.

How to pronounce conflate:

US

Conflate - as a verb

Mix together different elements

Example: "The colors blend well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blend8coalesce12combine13commingle16flux14fuse7immix16meld7merge8mix12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Conflate - as a noun

(biblical criticism) a conflate text, one which conflates multiple version of a text together.

Conflate - as an adjective

(biblical criticism) combining elements from multiple versions of the same text.

Example Sentences

"They tend to conflate the two issues and confuse the audience."
"Please do not conflate my opinions with those of my colleagues."
"The media often conflate single incidents into a larger trend."
"Let's try not to conflate the cause and effect in this experiment."
"The book aims to conflate history and fiction into a compelling narrative."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conflate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONFLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conflate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CONFLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conflate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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