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 They’re separated into three columns, each unified by what looks like a mathematical theme. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 Here are some highlights of the new software: For consumers: Snapchat is testing a new, simplified version of its app that unifies Stories and Spotlight videos and streamlines the app around content and communication — moving Snapchat's app format closer to TikTok's. Sara Fischer, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024 The ability to unify all data use cases under a common platform with heavy use of automation will grow in importance as organizations produce ever larger and more granular digital data footprints. Taylor Brown, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 That same day, the news cycle also included another family announcement that wasn’t as unifying as the first, as TMZ reported that Cardi and Offset are getting a divorce. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 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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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unify. Accessed 2 Oct. 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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