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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Similarly, Walmart's diverse brand portfolio and large number of stores demanded integration strategies that could unify multiple business units under a single contact center platform without sacrificing each brand's unique requirements. Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 That would be a tall order in a Senate with a 53-47 Republican edge and Democrats unified against Trump’s bill. Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025 That would be a tall order in a Senate with a 53-47 GOP edge and Democrats unified against Trump's bill. Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025 That would be a tall order in a Senate with a 53-47 GOP edge and Democrats unified against Trump’s bill. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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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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