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

• consolidate
• unite
• integrate
• concentrate
• merge

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

Louie aims to unify his diverse cultural influences and inspire others with his second chance story. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

Implement tools and systems that allow warehouses to unify all data sources and then use AI to support humans in understanding needs, trends, challenges and opportunities and making competitive decisions. —Andrei Danescu, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

However, his tenure has been off to a rocky start amid reports of party infighting—much of this around displeasure with the party's approach to Trump and unifying its message. —Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025

Faith leaders rally at Richland Park in Nashville to unify in support of immigration communities amid political turmoil. —Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 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