unite

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[ yoo-nahyt ]
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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.

  2. to cause to adhere: to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

  1. to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.

  2. to have or exhibit in union or combination: a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.

  3. 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.

  1. to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.

  2. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

Origin of unite

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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 -ite1

Other words for unite

Other words from unite

  • 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

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Other definitions for unite (2 of 2)

unite2
[ yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt ]

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

Origin of unite

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First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite1, referring to union of England and Scotland

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British Dictionary definitions for unite (1 of 2)

unite1

/ (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

  1. to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance

  2. to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse

  3. (tr) to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time: he united charm with severity

  4. archaic to join or become joined in marriage

Origin of unite

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C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

Derived forms of unite

  • uniter, noun

British Dictionary definitions for unite (2 of 2)

unite2

/ (ˈjuːnaɪt, juːˈnaɪt) /


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

Origin of unite

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

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