unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
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transitive verb

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite
people unified by a common belief
unifiable adjective

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
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The effort sought not only to unify parties but also to expand participation to civil society groups, labor organizations, churches, universities and Venezuelans living abroad. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 While she is virtually guaranteed to win the endorsement, the convention will serve as a test of her ability to unify the party, said Steven Schier, a professor emeritus of political science at Carleton College in Northfield. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Rather than unifying football regulation, the London variant added just one more set of rules. Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unify

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unify was in 1502

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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unify. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

unify

verb
uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
unification
ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən
noun

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