Meaning of the word federates in English

What does federates mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

federates

US /ˈfɛd.ə.reɪts/
UK /ˈfɛd.ə.reɪts/

Verb

form into a single centralized unit; unite on a federal basis

Example:
The states decided to federate for mutual defense.
The smaller organizations will federate to gain more influence.