unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

transitive verb

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

unifiable

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

unifier

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms

• center
• centralize
• compact
• concenter
• concentrate
• consolidate
• polarize
• unite

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

Our nation needs unity and the continuous series of vendettas and revenge threats and actions are anything but unifying. —Peter Buonome, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025

In September of 2023, addressing the Latin American and Caribbean Conference on Drugs in Cali, Petro addressed delegates from across the continent, proposing that Latin American nations unify in the battle against drug trafficking. —Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Also, the White House maintains that establishing a national language unifies the country and its citizens. —Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025

With budget shortfalls projected over the next couple of years, San Jose needs leaders who can unify behind pragmatic and cost-effective approaches to the city’s major challenges. —Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unify

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify

Kids Definition

unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

: unite sense 1a

unification

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun