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

This partnership leverages Joule to unify outdated data streams, allowing AI agents to automate the transition from campaign planning to activation without the need for manual tool stitching. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026

One example is Nvidia Sonic, a system designed to unify multiple data modalities into a single control framework. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and the City Council have largely been unified in their support for the cameras, especially as a crimefighting tool. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026

Channel a beach theme Happily distressed furniture and a blue and white palette do wonders to unify a space and provide a casual atmosphere. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 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