unify
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unify
First recorded in 1495–1505; from Late Latin ūnificāre, equivalent to Latin ūni- uni- + -ficāre -fy
Explanation
When you bring together unlike elements, you unify them. Political movements can unify people by inspiring them to work towards a shared goal. Likewise, a shared love of a team or band can unify people who otherwise don't have much in common. The verb unify comes from the Latin prefix uni-, “one,” and the root facere, “to make.” When you unify things, you make them one. Often squabbling people just need someone to point out their similarities in order to unify them. If your classmates are sabotaging each other to try to win the “best-decorated locker” award, you might be able to unify their efforts suggesting a “most awesome class” award instead.
Vocabulary lists containing unify
Power Prefix: uni-
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Vocabulary from Donald Trump's Victory Speech, November 9, 2016
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Example Sentences
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Together, the three founded an advocacy group, Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence.
From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2022
Unify Square, founded in 2008, makes software designed to help businesses manage their meetings, chats and calls.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2021
They’ve decided that instead of kneeling during the anthem, they’d develop a program they call Project Unify, which sounds like something of a community outreach program.
From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2016
Founded in 2008 as Siemens Enterprise Communication, Unify was a joint venture between The Gores Group and Siemens, mainly active in Europe and the Americas.
From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2015
Unify is, as far as I know, the very first time that anyone’s ever made a multitouch puzzle-block game.”
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2012
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