unify

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

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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 tech industry, by and large, has been unified in its objection to the ballot measure. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The question also has consequences for the quest to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 The exhibition, which opened Sunday in East Hollywood, aims to unify both halves of his work. — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Based in Boulder, she’ll be tasked with unifying its messaging and public presence during times of change and ensuring that Sundance’s brand reputation, media relations and digital strategy continues to align with a rapidly evolving industry. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 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

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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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