unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

transitive verb

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

people unified by a common belief

unifiable

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

unifier

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms of unify

• consolidate
• unite
• integrate
• concentrate
• merge

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Both companies are leading the industry’s platformization shift, offering one-stop shop security platforms that simplify and unify how businesses protect their data. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025

Like many millions of Americans, Baum was taken by the radical, unifying message of the Populists. —David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025

Platner denounced the shutdown deal, blaming Schumer - who opposed the deal but couldn't keep his party unified against it. —NPR, 15 Nov. 2025

Given the nature of the scandal that brought them down, our sources were unified in their feeling that, unlike Davie, the next Director General should have news experience. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unify

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify

Kids Definition

unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

: unite sense 1a

unification

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun