Synonyms

unify

American

[yoo-nuh-fahy] / ˈyu nəˌfaɪ /

verb (used with or without object)

unified, unifying

to make or become a single unit; unite.

to unify conflicting theories;
to unify a country.

Synonyms:

coalesce, coalesce, fuse, fuse, merge, merge, combine, combine

unify British

/ ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to make or become one; unite

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Other Word Forms

nonunified adjective
quasi-unified adjective
reunify verb (used with object)
unifiable adjective
unifier noun
ununified adjective

Etymology

Origin of unify

First recorded in 1495–1505; from Late Latin ūnificāre, equivalent to Latin ūni- uni- + -ficāre -fy

Example Sentences

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“Our results point to the need for us to embrace a unified strategy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Investments in AI and AI-adjacent companies was also a unifying theme across equities.

From Barron's

His remarks, delivered as written, were often moving, patriotic and unifying.

From The Wall Street Journal

Walesa has held no official posts since his 1990-1995 presidency and is no longer a unifying figure in his own country.

From Barron's

Among them: unifying capital markets, harmonizing corporate regulations and coordinating research and development spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

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