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

In this new era, search, social and AI strategies should be unified. — Susan Ganeshan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

In August, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged a crowd of hundreds in Detroit to unify behind Democratic candidates in the midterms. — Jacqueline Ganun, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The entire Department is unified behind the Secretary’s vision and will continue working to put our warfighters and America first. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

That growth is being driven by Puig’s strategy to further unify its brand’s respective fashion and fragrance businesses, as recently outlined to WWD by Ana Trias, Puig’s president of fashion and fragrance. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 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