federalize
(verb)
verb
1. unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
- The country was federated after the civil war
Similar word(s): federalise, federate
Definition categories: change, unify, unite
2. put under the control and authority of a federal government
Similar word(s): federalise
Definition categories: change, decentralise, decentralize, deconcentrate
3. enter into a league for a common purpose
- The republics federated to become the Soviet Union
Similar word(s): federalise, federate