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unite

1

[ yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

united, uniting.
  1. to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.

    Synonyms: merge, marry, consolidate, blend, amalgamate, yoke, unify, link (up), couple, conjoin, associate

  2. to cause to adhere:

    to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

    Synonyms: weld, stick, glue, fuse, bond, connect, cement

  3. to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.
  4. to have or exhibit in union or combination:

    a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.

  5. to join in marriage.


verb (used without object)

united, uniting.
  1. to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole.
  2. to act in concert or agreement.
  3. to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.
  4. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

unite

2

[ yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt ]

noun

  1. a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.

unite

1

/ juːˈnaɪt /

verb

  1. to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine
  2. to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc
  3. to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance
  4. to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse
  5. tr to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time

    he united charm with severity

  6. archaic.
    to join or become joined in marriage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

unite

2

/ ˈjuːnaɪt; juːˈnaɪt /

noun

  1. an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • uˈniter, noun
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Other Words From

  • u·nita·ble u·nitea·ble adjective
  • u·niter noun
  • nonu·nita·ble adjective
  • nonu·nitea·ble adjective
  • nonu·niting adjective
  • unu·nita·ble adjective
  • unu·niting adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unite1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English uniten, from Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre “to join together, unite,” equivalent to ūn(us) “one” + -ītus -ite 1

Origin of unite2

First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite 1, referring to union of England and Scotland
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unite1

C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

Origin of unite2

C17: from obsolete unite joined, alluding to the union of England and Scotland (1603)
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Example Sentences

Pauline Bastidon of Spirits Europe said producers in the EU and US stood united, with risks facing European companies that produced US spirits and US companies that were heavily invested in Europe.

From BBC

In 2016, the Republican Party’s message could not have been less “united,” since most Republican leaders still couldn’t stand Trump, but he was elected anyway.

From Salon

They unite to survive, they constantly bicker, they share clothes and food and chores, they dance and sing and dress up just to give themselves reasons to smile.

From Salon

“As we approach the Jewish holiday of Purim, our community remembers and celebrates the lessons of the holiday: that we are stronger united than when we are divided.”

They were united by fears that the spectacular coast was in danger of becoming overdeveloped, heavily industrialized, ecologically diminished and irreversibly privatized.

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When To Use

What are other ways to say unite?

To unite is to combine or incorporate two or more things so as to form a single whole or unit. How is unite different from connect and join? Find out on Thesaurus.com

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