1. to join together in a federal union or alliance
Usage: third person singular present

1. members of a federation or federal alliance
Usage: plural

Examples

• The organization federates local chapters across the country.
• Each state federates with others to form a stronger union.
• The company federates its various divisions under one management structure.
• The federates agreed to share resources and coordinate policies.
• These federates work together on common goals while maintaining independence.
• The treaty federates the member nations in matters of defense.
• Regional federates meet annually to discuss shared concerns.