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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The chip maker is also introducing a new tool called Arduino App Lab to better unify development across Real-time OS, Linux, Python, and AI tools. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 To Nkrumah, unifying Africa was the logical next step, no more implausible than what had just been achieved. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025 The Anti-chain Approach What unifies Auberge Collection properties despite their radical individuality? Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025 The official also said Arab mediators are preparing for a comprehensive dialogue among Palestinians aimed at unifying their position toward Gaza's future. Sam Mednick, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 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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