unify

verb

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

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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Al-Rumayyan signed a framework agreement in June 2023 intended to unify the commercial assets of golf. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 The RingCentral RingEX communication system automates the mess and unifies your phone, SMS, and video into one sleek app that lives on your terms. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Netanyahu last November asked Herzog to cancel his trial, saying that dropping the charges would help unify the country. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Poltz’s one-man concerts are joyous affairs that celebrate music’s power to uplift, entertain and unify. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 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 6 May. 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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