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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And Republicans struggled to unify around a key campaign promise: to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025 This starts with unifying data from every interaction—online or offline—into a single, comprehensive profile. Gary Drenik, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Chong brought so many different Asian communities together, creating a space to be unified as a consolidated Asian American community, Wong said. Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025 Angelenos are resilient, resourceful and quick to unify in times of disaster. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 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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