unify

verb

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

: to make into a unit or a coherent whole : unite
people unified by a common belief
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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As music filled the air, flags from countries across the globe waved over the crowd, underscoring the tournament's unifying appeal. Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Cisco has many of the right identity and network controls in place, but unifying them into a consistent fabric across domains remains difficult. Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Our goal is to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026 Based in the middle of the country, and middle of the road in terms of recent, unremarkable achievement, and unlikely to polarize or offend millions of Prince William’s future subjects, Aston Villa was the perfect choice for someone who hopes to unify rather than divide. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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