unite
yoo-NYT
Unite (verb) means to bring together as one; to join. Example: “A shared love of music united the neighbours after years of silence.”
verb
1
To bring together as one; to join.
"A shared love of music united the neighbours after years of silence."
"The crisis united people across political lines."
"The two companies united to form a single firm."
2
To come together and act as one.
"The villagers united to rebuild the bridge after the flood."
"If we unite, we can persuade the council to change its mind."
"Fans united in support of the injured player."
How to use unite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo join together, or come together, so that separate parts act as one.
Common pairings
unite behind a cause
unite the country
unite forces
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Word forms
- Plural
- unites
- Third person singular
- unites
- Past tense
- united
- Archaic forms
- unitest, unitedst, uniteth
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Etymology
From Latin unitus, past participle of unio ("to make into one"), ultimately from unus ("one").
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What does “unite” mean?
The word “unite” means to bring together as one; to join. In plain terms, to join together, or come together, so that separate parts act as one.
How do you pronounce “unite”?
“Unite” is pronounced yoo-NYT (/juˈnaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “unite” in a sentence?
Here is “unite” used in a sentence: “The crisis united people across political lines.”
What is another word for “unite”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unite” include bewed, join and wed.
What part of speech is “unite”?
“Unite” is a verb.
Where does the word “unite” come from?
The word “unite” comes from Latin. From Latin unitus, past participle of unio ("to make into one"), ultimately from unus ("one").
Is “unite” a common word?
“Unite” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “unite” have?
“Unite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring together as one; to join.
What is the difference between unite and unify?
Both mean to bring things together as one. Unite often describes people or groups joining to act together, sometimes briefly, while unify tends to stress forming a single, lasting whole out of separate parts.
What is the difference between unite and combine?
Combine simply means to put things together, and the parts may stay distinct, as when combining ingredients. Unite suggests joining so that the parts act as one, often with a shared purpose.
What preposition is used with unite?
Unite is commonly followed by with, as in unite with allies, or against, as in unite against a common threat. People can also be united in a cause or belief.
Is unite transitive or intransitive?
Unite works both ways. It is transitive when it takes an object, as in the leader united the country, and intransitive when groups come together on their own, as in the workers united.
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