unite

verb

\yu̇-ˈnīt

united; uniting

Definition of unite

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to put together to form a single unit

b : to cause to adhere

c : to link by a legal or moral bond

2 : to possess (different things, such as qualities) in combination

intransitive verb

1a : to become one or as if one

b : to become combined by or as if by adhesion or mixture

2 : to act in concert

unite

noun

\ˈyü-ˌnīt

Definition of unite (Entry 2 of 2)

: an old British gold 20-shilling piece issued first by James I in 1604 for the newly united England and Scotland

— called also Jacobus

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Verb

join, combine, unite, connect, link, associate, relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew

Examples of unite in a Sentence

Verb

Party members united in support of their candidate. Students united to protest the tuition increase. uniting against a common enemy The struggle to end slavery united rich and poor. A treaty united the independent nations. The sperm and egg unite to form an embryo.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

But what unites these disparate personalities is a shared history. — Ioan Grillo, The New Republic, "When Democracy Isn’t Enough," 6 June 2018 If anything, what really unites boy bands throughout history comes not in their conception, but in their reception: How young, rabid and ear-splittingly friggin' loud was their fanbase? — Billboard Staff, Billboard, "The 100 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time: Critics' Picks," 23 Apr. 2018 Speaking in Leamington, Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked Canadians for standing united against President Donald Trump's sanctions. — Fox News, "Canada tariffs on US goods from ketchup to lawn mowers begin," 1 July 2018 There’s even a connection standard that unites them all called Google Thread, a proprietary network protocol that keeps the Nest devices synced up without clogging your home’s Wi-Fi network. — Florence Ion, The Verge, "Nest Hello and Yale lock review: a smart entrance," 3 May 2018 Six years ago Indians stood united against a savage crime. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, "Hindu Extremists Shrug Off a Depraved Crime," 19 Apr. 2018 What initially unites them — a bond unknown to them — is that each has a peculiar relationship to a tree. — Dan Cryer, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘The Overstory,’ by Richard Powers," 5 Apr. 2018 For decades, Heineken has developed diverse marketing that shows there’s more that unites us than divides us. — Jessica Fecteau, ajc, "Chance the Rapper says Heineken 'purposely' released racist ad to get publicity," 27 Mar. 2018 After spending two months in immigration detention, a seven-year-old girl was re-united with her mother at Miami-Dade airport, CNN reports. — Jacob Sweet, miamiherald, "Mother and daughter re-united at Miami International Airport after separation at border," 1 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

From David to Erika to 'D' to the gender neutral, elephant-human-hybrid Eureka who perseveres in the face of adversity - all of these persons with their strengths and flaws - unite in me. — Megan Friedman, Seventeen, ""Drag Race" Finalist Eureka O’Hara Says It's Time for Big Girls To Rule The World," 25 June 2018 Much more interesting would be seeing superstars team up, or former teammates re-unite. — Si.com Staff, SI.com, "Nine Innings: The Yankees' Greatest Need, Unlikely All-Stars and Midsummer Classic Changes," 11 June 2018 Kroger sells off convenience store business for $2.15B Kroger has sold off its convenience store business unite to EG Group for approximately $2.15 billion. — Kara Driscoll, ajc, "5 surprising ways Kroger is changing stores in 2018," 30 May 2018 With Rihanna co-chairing the event, expect to see at least some of the cast unite on the Met Gala carpet. — Maeve Mcdermott, USA TODAY, "Met Gala 2018: Everything you need to know about fashion's biggest party," 4 May 2018 Maurice Zuberano was second unite supervisor, and Ridgway Callow assistant director. — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Sound of Music': THR's 1965 Review," 2 Mar. 2018 The @AmericanIdol judges team @LionelRichie, @katyperry and @LukeBryanOnline unite on @GMA. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, "'American Idol' Reboot Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Talk 'Dream Team,' Las Vegas Shootings on 'GMA'," 4 Oct. 2017 The graduates in their caps and gowns and the protesters supporting Local 33 UNITE HERE wearing orange T-shirts and carrying orange balloons mostly avoided each other. — Kathleen Megan, courant.com, "Yale Honors Stevie Wonder, John Kerry, John Lewis At Commencement," 22 May 2017

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