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

San Diego at large should reconsider the whole program and find a way to unify all such local holiday events in one big beautiful bash open to the world. —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026

Aside from their pink commonality, the upcoming Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low pack is unified by the use of red Cactus Jack branding on both pairs. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

So very different parts of the city that are unified by this material based on the era they were built in and what the design styles were at that time. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

That’s where my cross-training, certification and work experience in both divisions would unify the department. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

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