unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī 

unified; unifying

transitive verb

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite

unifiable

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

unifier

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms

• center
• centralize
• compact
• concenter
• concentrate
• consolidate
• polarize
• unite

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

Using the Workflow Data Fabric and Workflow Data Network, the company could unify shipping and billing data in real time. —Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

As part of that announcement, the company unified all prior brands under the Innovative Artists name into the singular Innovative Artists Entertainment umbrella brand. —Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 May 2025

For more than a decade, Democrats largely unified behind Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, who either ran unopposed among her party or didn’t face any serious challengers. —Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 May 2025

By leveraging technology, brands can understand each consumer, unifying data to deliver hyper-personalized campaigns. —Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025

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