unify

[yoo-nuh-fahy]

verb (used with or without object)

unified, unifying 

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

   to unify conflicting theories;

   to unify a country.

   Synonyms: coalesce, coalesce, fuse, fuse, merge, merge, combine, combine

unify

/ ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make or become one; unite

Other Word Forms

• unifier noun
• nonunified adjective
• quasi-unified adjective
• reunify verb (used with object)
• ununified adjective
• unifiable 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

This meant that Democrats and Republicans put partisanship aside, presenting a unified front in service to the country’s “national interests” abroad.

From Salon

The eventual and ultimate success of “Mare of Easttown” unifies around Winslet, who magnetized this series from the start, carrying the mystery through its turgid spots and electrifying its finest ones.

From Salon

The governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced the creation of the West Coast Health Alliance to keep their states’ health policies unified and grounded in science.

From Los Angeles Times

The Northern Ireland Executive is to send out a "joint and unified statement" on recent racist and sectarian attacks in north Belfast and Ballymena, the communities minister has said.

From BBC

But during our investigation it became clear to us that the belief Sadr is still alive holds great power as a unifying creed for many Lebanese Shia.

From BBC

Related Words

• bring together www.thesaurus.com
• consolidate 
• merge