unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

transitive verb

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

unifiable

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

unifier

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms

• center
• centralize
• compact
• concenter
• concentrate
• consolidate
• polarize
• unite

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

Major league, minor league, no league — in this balkanized world, where everyone chooses their own truths and realities, sports are one of the last unifying forces. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

In 1995, Costco cofounder and former CEO Jim Sinegal, inspired by a Forbes article on branding, decided to create a single, unifying brand called Kirkland Signature, named for the Seattle suburb where Costco’s original headquarters were located. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 June 2024

But those who practice the art of humor agree there’s at least one unifying element among these different approaches: Comedy performers are people pleasers. —Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024

Continuing on to discuss the power of Lollapalooza – past, present and future – Farrell finds its true greatness in its ability to unify. —A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 21 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

: unite sense 1a

unification

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun