federalize
1. [ verb ] unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
Synonyms: federalise federate
Examples:

"The country was federated after the civil war"

Related terms: unite federation
2. [ verb ] enter into a league for a common purpose
Synonyms: federate federalise
Examples:

"The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"

Related terms: unify
3. [ verb ] put under the control and authority of a federal government
Synonyms: federalise
Related terms: decentralize federalization federalization
Similar spelling:   Federal
  federalise
  federalist
  federalism
  federally
  federal_agent
  feeder_line
  Fetterolf
  Federal_Party
  federal_court