unite

[yoo-nahyt]

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verb (used with object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

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

to cause to adhere: to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.

to have or exhibit in union or combination: a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.

to join in marriage.

verb (used without object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole.

to act in concert or agreement.

to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.

to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

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Origin of unite

1400–50; late Middle English uniten < Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre to join together, unite, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -ītus -ite¹

SYNONYMS FOR unite

1, 2. conjoin, couple, link, yoke, amalgamate, consolidate, weld, fuse, blend, merge. See join.

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u·nit·a·ble, u·nite·a·ble, adjectiveu·nit·er, nounnon·u·nit·a·ble, adjectivenon·u·nite·a·ble, adjective

non·u·nit·ing, adjectiveun·u·nit·a·ble, adjectiveun·u·nit·ing, adjective

Can be confusedunite untie

unite

[yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt]

noun

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

Origin of unite

1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite¹, referring to union of England and Scotland

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Examples from the Web for unite

The community is sending a strong message that this is not a project to unite us all.
The Science Community’s Fight Over an Artificial Brain|Elizabeth Picciuto|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But something that does unite them is a consistent—in fact a constant—engagement with 1787.
One U.S. Constitution Just Wasn’t Enough|Tom Arnold-Forster|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is no possible immigration plan that 218 Republican members of Congress could unite behind.
Even a Path to Citizenship for Military Volunteers Is Too Much for House Republicans|Ben Jacobs|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The newest savior of the party is more likely to split it than unite it.
5 Reasons Why Republicans Should Say No to Jeb 2016|Myra Adams|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“There is a definite need for operatives who have the ability and interest to unite conservatives,” Holmes said.
Can ‘the Traitor’ Jesse Benton Unite the GOP?|Sam Youngman|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If all unite to carry this out, small differences of opinion may at once be sunk.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism|Thomas Inman
No one can doubt that man has as strong a propensity to unite with woman, as bulls and stags have with the females of their kind.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman
Josiah, true father of Tirzah Ann, seemed anxious mainly to unite display and cheapness.
Samantha at Coney Island|Marietta Holley
The scenes, just now all soft and pleasing, give way to others which unite the lovely and the severe.
Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, Issue 2, February, 1864|Various
What could unite two creatures so different in the bonds of an inseparable friendship?
A Sportsman's Sketches|Ivan Turgenev

British Dictionary definitions for unite

unite

verb

to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine

to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc

to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance

to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse

(tr) to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same timehe united charm with severity

archaic to join or become joined in marriage

Derived Formsuniter, noun

Word Origin for unite

C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

noun

an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings

Word Origin for unite

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

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Word Origin and History for unite

unite

early 15c., from Latin unitus, past participle of unire "to unite," from unus "one" (see one). Related: United; uniting.

unite

verb (used with object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

verb (used without object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.

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