filiate

/ˈfɪliˌeɪt/
verb
  1. To bring or receive into a close relationship, such as a subsidiary or branch; to affiliate.
    • They sought to filiate the local chapter with the national organization.
    • The company decided to filiate its new division under the parent brand.
    • The university will filiate the research institute to expand its programs.
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