unite

unite

verb

Definition of UNITE

1

to come together to form a single unit <using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool>

Synonyms associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify

Related Words mate, yoke; ally, confederate, league; chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice; assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet; recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite

Near Antonyms detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke; disband, disperse, scatter

Antonyms break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

2

to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control <united several teams under the reorganization plan>

Synonyms center, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, unify, unite

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

Antonyms decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)

3

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members <parents united to reform the school's curriculum>

Synonyms associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite

Related Words cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up); incorporate, organize, unionize; affiliate; amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge; knot, link, tie, wed

Near Antonyms detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder; alienate, estrange, fall out

Antonyms break up, disband

4

to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end <only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival>

Synonyms band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, join, league, team (up), unite

Related Words connive; affiliate, ally, associate, combine, confederate, hang together, interface