unify

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verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
Synonyms of unify

transitive verb

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite
people unified by a common belief
unifiable
ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce unify (audio)
adjective
unifier
ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce unify (audio)
noun

unifier

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noun

uni·​fi·​er ˈyünəˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce unifier (audio)
-fīə
plural -s
: one that unifies

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Examples of unify in a Sentence

Verb The creation of the national railroad system unified the country. two very different people unified by a common belief
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Hill made unifying the city his main campaign theme. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 June 2026 That unifying spirit is one of the archive’s clearest points. — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026 Its on-ear build unifies Siri and Google voice assistant shortcuts alongside multi-point connection gear to swap audio smoothly between devices. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The reaction to the Fort Worth judge’s decision to allow Sorsby to play has unified everyone against Texas Tech. — Mac Engel june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unify

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Late Latin unificare, from Latin uni- + -ficare -fy

First Known Use

Verb

1502, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unify was in 1502

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unify

verb
uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
: unite sense 1a
unification
ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən
noun

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