unify

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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

unifier

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noun

uni·​fi·​er ˈyünəˌfī(ə)r 

-fīə

plural -s

: one that unifies

Synonyms of unify

Verb

• consolidate
• unite
• integrate
• concentrate
• merge

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Keeping members unified, though, may prove to be a tall order. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Canva’s app now unifies all its tools in one place, just like on the Mac. — David Pierce, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026

And Robyn Peterson, EVP of AdRise, helped FOX unify ad inventory and measurement across the portfolio. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

But within China, many view him as a revolutionary figure who unified the country and transformed a largely agrarian society into an independent nation. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

First Known Use

Verb

1502, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unify

• abscissae
• adonai
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi

Kids Definition

unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

: unite sense 1a

unification

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun