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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In my opinion, the next evolution lies in embedding these powerful tools directly within the data platforms themselves so that these insights are immediately accessible and unified to further amplify value. Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Following election losses across the board in 2024, the Democratic Party has gone through public infighting and struggled to unify around a clear successor at the top leading to some calls to rally behind a new generation of leadership. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 In times of crisis, teams like the Dodgers are usually a rallying point – a unifying force in moments of struggle. Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 The unifying nature of food is something that his mother taught him, Epps said. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 June 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 28 Jun. 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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