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
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The Democratic Party and its organizations seem at a loss to develop any kind of unifying messaging in the short term. Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025 These spaces can unify global teams, provide immersive onboarding experiences and host team-building events. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Like his predecessors, Xi has refused to renounce the possible use of force to unify China and Taiwan. Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025 As the night wrapped, one thing was clear: the Superstar remains a unifying force, bridging generations of athletes and entertainers and proving its place in the culture is far from over. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unify

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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