unify

verb

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

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite
unifiable
ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce unify (audio)
adjective
unifier
ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce unify (audio)
noun

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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 has struggled to coalesce around a unifying message to fight against Trump’s second-term agenda, but the contest, which is still nearly four years away, is a welcome prospect for a party hoping to move on from the disastrous results of 2024. — Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025 Despite their fears, Khalil’s arrest will only strengthen the activists’ efforts and unify them, Khan said. — Alaa Elassar, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025 With shrinking educational budgets, institutions prioritize platforms that unify multiple tools, streamline processes, and reduce operational costs. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Floridians are unified in the belief that our natural resources, healthy communities and thriving economy are interdependent and protecting what makes our state so special must be a top priority. — Dawn Shirreffs, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 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

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The first known use of unify was in 1502

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unify

verb
uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
: unite sense 1a
unification
ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən
noun

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