unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying

transitive verb

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite
unifiable adjective

Examples of unify in a Sentence

The creation of the national railroad system unified the country. two very different people unified by a common belief
Recent Examples on the Web In the pandemonium that followed Hamas’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved quickly to unify Israel’s many combative factions. Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 21 June 2024 It’s always been about elevating the culture, unifying people and putting on for his city — and that will never change. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 Republicans have struggled to unify around a position on the issue. Rachel Hale, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024 To their left is the seven-pointed star of the Faith of the Seven, indicating their work to unify the crown and the church. Alexis Nedd, IndieWire, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unify 

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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin unificare, from Latin uni- + -ficare -fy

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unify was in 1502

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Cite this Entry

“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unify. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unify

verb
uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
unification
ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən
noun

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