Confederate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Form a group or unite; "The groups banded together".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Several activist groups confederated to organize protests against social injustices.
- Community leaders confederated with residents to discuss neighborhood improvements.
- Local farmers confederated to form a cooperative marketing business.
- Environmental organizations confederated to raise awareness about climate change.
- Activist groups from different cities confederated to launch a national campaign.
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Meaning 2
Form a confederation with; of nations.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The European countries decided to confederate in order to strengthen their economic power and global influence.
- Several nations have chosen to confederate and create a powerful military alliance that promotes peace and stability in the region.
- Small states often confederate to counterbalance the power of larger neighboring countries and ensure their sovereignty.
- The agreement included terms under which the newly independent territories could confederate and establish closer ties with other former colonies.
- Historically, smaller kingdoms would often confederate to create stronger armies capable of defending themselves against rival nations and invading forces.