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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The history of slavery, as well as persistent meddling in Haiti’s sovereignty since 1804, have caused hunger to be a unifying experience for the nation’s Black masses. Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024 Stonehenge may have been built to unify the people of ancient Britain Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Dec. 2024 Drag Race's Global All-Stars and VS the World seasons further emphasize the importance of the connection between fans and how Drag Race has evolved into a franchise that has unified people across cultures. Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Suddenly, medical freedom became a salient issue to many more Americans, and resistance to Covid restrictions became their unifying principle. Kate Morgan, New York Times, 28 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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Cite this Entry

“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unify. Accessed 14 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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