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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Our party has no clear unifying vision for America. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 This means unifying orchestration across data, workflows and infrastructure while incorporating observability throughout the system. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Attempts to consolidate local factions and build unifying institutions repeatedly failed. Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024 Celia Cruz’s music became a unifying force in the city, as her tracks transcended language and regional boundaries, connecting people from various Latin backgrounds and her impact on Miami cannot be overstated. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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