1. to bind or tie together; to unite or connect
Usage: formal; technical
2. to gather together and organize systematically
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The researcher colligates data from multiple sources to support her hypothesis.
• The binding agent colligates the separate fibers into a strong composite material.
• He colligates various historical accounts to create a comprehensive timeline.
• The protein colligates with other molecules to form a complex structure.
• The scholar colligates evidence from ancient texts and archaeological findings.
• Chemical bonds colligate atoms into stable molecular arrangements.