
Subsume
Absorption Concept
Think of 'subsume' as a way to show that one thing is becoming a part of something bigger.
Her ideas were quickly subsumed into the project's overall concept.
Broad Inclusion
'Subsume' often implies a broad or general category is including smaller, more specific items.
All these various flavors are subsumed under the category of ice cream.
Implied Loss
Using 'subsume' can suggest that the individual characteristics are lost within the larger group.
Independent boutiques were subsumed by the retail giant.
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AssimilateCompriseConsolidateContainEmbodyEncompassIncludeIntegrate
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