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

Apple might delay the full rollout of these desktop AI utilities beyond the initial Q4 2026 macOS 27 release, preferring a staggered approach to unify features across platforms, mirroring iOS. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In January, Disney unified all of its marketing departments under Asad Ayaz, leading to some cuts in those areas. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Many of our region’s greatest accomplishments have emerged because people from different disciplines, organizations and perspectives have unified to solve problems no single institution could solve alone. — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

The group stage and feeling of the fans unifying behind the team was special, Freese said. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 15 July 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
• 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