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

But within China, many view him as a revolutionary figure who unified the country and transformed a largely agrarian society into an independent nation. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

In its manufacturing operations, Waters built a scientific data lake to unify historical and current engineering, quality, and production data. — John Kell, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

The right wall color unifies furniture and decor, so your home feels more complete. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

The tech industry, by and large, has been unified in its objection to the ballot measure. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 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