CEFR B2

confederates

verb

Meaning

To unite or form an alliance, especially for a common purpose or mutual defense.

Examples

Several small tribes decided to confederate against the invading army.
The states confederated to form a new nation.

Synonyms: ally, unite, combine, federate

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confederates (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛdərət/

Definition

To unite or form an alliance, especially for a common purpose or mutual defense.

Examples

Several small tribes decided to confederate against the invading army.
The states confederated to form a new nation.
They confederated to lobby the government for better regulations.

How to Use confederates

confederate with (prepositional phrase): To form an alliance or union with someone or something. — "The smaller businesses decided to confederate with each other to compete against larger corporations."

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