unite

¹

[ yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

1. to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.

   Synonyms: merge, marry, consolidate, blend, amalgamate, yoke, unify, link (up), couple, conjoin, associate

2. to cause to adhere:

   to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

   Synonyms: weld, stick, glue, fuse, bond, connect, cement

3. to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.
4. to have or exhibit in union or combination:

   a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.

5. to join in marriage.

verb (used without object)

, u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

1. to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole.
2. to act in concert or agreement.
3. to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.
4. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

unite

²

[ yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt ]

noun

1. a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.

unite

¹

/ juːˈnaɪt /

verb

1. to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine
2. to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc
3. to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance
4. to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse
5. tr to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time

   he united charm with severity

6. archaic.
   to join or become joined in marriage

unite

²

/ ˈjuːnaɪt; juːˈnaɪt /

noun

1. an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings

Derived Forms

• uˈniter, noun

Other Words From

• u·nita·ble u·nitea·ble adjective
• u·niter noun
• nonu·nita·ble adjective
• nonu·nitea·ble adjective
• nonu·niting adjective
• unu·nita·ble adjective
• unu·niting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unite¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English uniten, from Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre “to join together, unite,” equivalent to ūn(us) “one” + -ītus -ite ¹

Origin of unite²

First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite ¹, referring to union of England and Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of unite¹

C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

Origin of unite²

C17: from obsolete unite joined, alluding to the union of England and Scotland (1603)

Example Sentences

Speaking after meeting Nipsa, Unite, and Unison, the minister said there had been constructive discussions.

From BBC

In 2014, three years before he led the torchlight march at the Unite the Right white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Spencer tweeted, “Is not population control and reduction the obvious solution to the ravages of climate change?”

From Salon

The GMB and Unite unions have told the Nolan Show they are in the process of balloting their members over a "failure" to address a 2023/24 pay award in line with other public sector employees.

From BBC

“The most important thing is that we unite.”

From Los Angeles Times

"He’s got to unite people. He’s got to not attack the left, not attack everybody," Rogan said of Trump, reminding listeners that he is uniquely incapable of learning from experience.

From Salon

Related Words

• band together
• coalesce
• consolidate
• cooperate
• join
• link
• meet
• merge
• strengthen
• unify