unify

uni·fy

verb \ˈyü-nə-ˌfī\

uni·fieduni·fy·ing

Definition of UNIFY

transitive verb

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite

— uni·fi·able \-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective

— uni·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun

Examples of UNIFY

1. The creation of the national railroad system unified the country.
2. two very different people unified by a common belief

Origin of UNIFY

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

First Known Use: 1502

Related to UNIFY

Synonyms: center, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, centralize, unite

Antonyms: decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)

Related Words: coordinate, harmonize, integrate, orchestrate; blend, coalesce, combine, fuse, incorporate, merge, reduce; conjoin, join, link; assemble, collect, colligate, gather; reunify, reunite

Near Antonyms: segregate, separate

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