CROSS-FERTILIZE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word cross-fertilize. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CROSS-FERTILIZE
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blend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of thorough mixing • a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings • the act of blending components together thoroughly verb • combine into one • blend or harmonize • mix together different elements | ||||||||
combine | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field • a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service • an occurrence that results in things being united verb • have or possess in combination • put or add together • combine so as to form a whole; mix • add together from different sources • join for a common purpose or in a common action • gather in a mass, sum, or whole • mix together different elements | ||||||||
hybridize | verbv | |||||||
verb • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
interbreed | verbv | |||||||
verb • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
intermingle | verbv | |||||||
verb • combine into one | ||||||||
intermix | verbv | |||||||
verb • combine into one | ||||||||
merge | verbv | |||||||
verb • become one • mix together different elements • join or combine | ||||||||
mingle | verbv | |||||||
verb • to bring or combine together or with something else • get involved or mixed-up with • be all mixed up or jumbled together | ||||||||
unite | verbv | |||||||
verb • act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief • become one • have or possess in combination • be or become joined or united or linked • bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation • join or combine | ||||||||
cross-fertilise | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile • cause to undergo cross-fertilization |