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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishTo join separate things together so they act or feel like one.
Common pairings
unify the country
unify a team
unify efforts
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unifies
- Past tense
- unified
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The new leader worked hard to _____ the divided party.
Etymology
From Middle French unifier, from Late Latin unificare.
Synonyms
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disunify
divide
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Rhymes for unify
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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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