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

And Smith was instrumental in getting the state tournament, which was previously held at separate venues for the different classifications, to be unified in one building. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026

Now, even a ceremonial White House dinner has become a tinderbox and fellow Republicans openly acknowledge that Trump’s aim as president is not to unify the country. —Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Preston said the company last year also opened its Asia Design Studio to unify our lifestyle apparel teams across Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul, as well as deepen its connection with global consumers. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026

The pledge isn’t unifying any longer. —Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 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