unify

verb

uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying

transitive verb

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

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
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Use color to unify the rooms with the landscape and each other. Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025 The project unified the check-in and baggage facilities that had been spread out before, requiring travelers to know in which terminal their flight was departing. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 The fact that Arab countries are unified on that, and the measured approach taken by Arab and European countries should be applauded, not dismissed. Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Whether or not fans, media or opinion makers around the W agree with the message, the power of being unified in sentiment and action creates leverage in their upcoming negotiations. George Atallah, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unify

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin unificare, from Latin uni- + -ficare -fy

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unify was in 1502

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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unify. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

unify

verb
uni·​fy ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
unified; unifying
unification
ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən
noun

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