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

Saudi Arabia also has been trying to build an umbrella group to unify Yemeni factions, called the National Shield. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The hub is designed to unify your home controls and media while also providing access to Apple apps and services, and is set to be one of CEO John Ternus’s first big swings, Gurman says. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

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