verb B1 Intermediate

unify

YOO-nih-feye

Unify (verb) means to bring separate parts together into one; to make unified. Example: “The new leader worked hard to unify the divided party.”

verb

To bring separate parts together into one; to make unified.

"The new leader worked hard to unify the divided party."

"A shared currency helped unify the region economically."

How to use unify

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo join separate things together so they act or feel like one.

Common pairings

unify the country unify a team unify efforts

Word forms

unified past tense, unifies singular

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Etymology

From Middle French unifier, from Late Latin unificare.

Origin: Late Latin

Synonyms

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mix unite merge mingle commix amalgamate

Antonyms

divide

Related words

part cut join separate fix mix split combination

Rhymes for unify

codify verify pacify notify purify modify qualify amplify crucify specify falsify certify

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unify” mean?

The word “unify” means to bring separate parts together into one; to make unified. In plain terms, to join separate things together so they act or feel like one.

How do you pronounce “unify”?

“Unify” is pronounced YOO-nih-feye (/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ̯/ in IPA).

How do you use “unify” in a sentence?

Here is “unify” used in a sentence: “The new leader worked hard to unify the divided party.”

What is the opposite of “unify”?

The opposite of “unify” — its antonyms — is divide.

What part of speech is “unify”?

“Unify” is a verb.

Where does the word “unify” come from?

The word “unify” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French unifier, from Late Latin unificare.

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