unify

[ yoo-nuh-fahy ]

verb (used with or without object)

, u·ni·fied, u·ni·fy·ing.

1. to make or become a single unit; unite:

   to unify conflicting theories;

   to unify a country.

   Synonyms: coalesce, fuse, merge, combine

unify

/ ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make or become one; unite

Derived Forms

• ˈuniˌfier, noun
• ˈuniˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• u·ni·fi·er noun
• non·u·ni·fied adjective
• qua·si-u·ni·fied adjective
• re·u·ni·fy verb (used with object) reunified reunifying
• un·u·ni·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unify¹

First recorded in 1495–1505; from Late Latin ūnificāre, equivalent to Latin ūni- uni- + -ficāre -fy

Word History and Origins

Origin of unify¹

C16: from Medieval Latin ūnificāre, from Latin ūnus one + facere to make

Example Sentences

Monjo’s theory helps unify scientific concepts of Newtonian gravity with our knowledge of electromagnetism.

From Salon

A long-awaited parade will unify Los Angeles around a World Series championship.

From Los Angeles Times

As to the critical question of how this will affect The Polls, majorities of voters already say that they think Harris is less “divisive” and “more likely to unify the country” as president than is Trump, which means these stories are unlikely to upend the race in a major way.

From Slate

"Members of the Divine Nine have come together to really unify this collective power that we've always had," said Fedderman, who wore an Alpha Phi Alpha-branded black bomber jacket.

From Salon

Raman said she’s still reviewing the report’s conclusions, but at a minimum predicted it would help unify all levels of government behind common spending and strategies to address homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bring together
• consolidate
• merge