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 early 2025, the organization embraced a transformative new identity to unify its global operations and strengthen its worldwide impact. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 This bespoke approach elegantly unifies Chenin’s design, which is anchored by a commitment to room-to-room discovery. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025 The latest numbers mark a turning point for the president, who in the past has enjoyed favorable approval ratings on his handling of the economy, but come as Democrats have struggled to unify and develop a coherent message against Trump. Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025 The stakes, therefore, were very high, and the obstacles were formidable: the Soviet Union would not easily accept an outcome in which the two Germanys unified and joined the United States’ alliance. Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 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

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 1 Apr. 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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