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

The company plans to unify Disney+ and Hulu later this year. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

The current measures aim to unify the legal, customs, and trade framework across all Iraqi borders in line with the federal constitution. —Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026

From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026

However, for organizations starting from scratch, rather than attempting to unify your entire data warehouse, start by working backwards from a specific use case. —Ruba Borno, Fortune, 12 Mar. 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