the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To cause to be swallowed up; to immerse; to sink; to absorb.
verb-intransitive. To be sunk, swallowed up, or lost.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To sink or disappear in something else; be swallowed up; lose identity or individuality: with in.
To cause to be absorbed or engrossed; sink the identity or individuality of; make to disappear in something else: followed by in (sometimes by into): as, all fear was merged in curiosity.
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v. become one
v. join or combine
v. mix together different elements
Word Usage
"WELLINGTON: Well, we have the ability now with the Longbow to, what we call merge targets, air defense targets, which helps the Air Force."