unify

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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

unifier

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noun

uni·​fi·​er ˈyünəˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce unifier (audio)
-fīə
plural -s
: one that unifies

Examples of unify in a Sentence

Verb The creation of the national railroad system unified the country. two very different people unified by a common belief
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Verb
The vaunted ability of mass media to unify the globe here comes off as a benevolent form of tyranny, of a consensual unanimity in which the bearer of truth gains total attention, total acceptance, and total gratitude. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Hill made unifying the city his main campaign theme. Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 June 2026 The reaction to the Fort Worth judge’s decision to allow Sorsby to play has unified everyone against Texas Tech. Mac Engel june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Just to simply be human is something that unifies us all. Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unify

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

First Known Use

Verb

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 23 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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