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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When unified, doctors, hospitals, and insurers have stood among the most powerful lobbying forces in Washington and have a long track record of blocking or forcing changes to legislation that could hurt them financially. Phil Galewitz, NPR, 14 July 2025 However, the emotional intensity of the moment, coupled with the desire for a candidate who could both honor Trump's legacy and unify a fractured party, led to unexpected turns. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025 For a long time, the DC Comics movies had no unifying thread, no Kevin Feige overseeing everything. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025 The new team quickly unveiled a bold plan to reboot and unify the DC Universe, starting with Superman. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 July 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 19 Jul. 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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