amalgamate vs become closer

amalgamate

adj
  • Coalesced; united; combined. 

verb
  • To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups. 

  • To merge, to combine, to blend, to join. 

  • To make an alloy of a metal and mercury. 

become closer

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