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.

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

Related formsu·nit·a·ble, u·nite·a·ble, adjectiveu·nit·er, nounnon·u·nit·a·ble, adjectivenon·u·nite·a·ble, adjectivenon·u·nit·ing, adjectiveun·u·nit·a·ble, adjectiveun·u·nit·ing, adjective

Can be confusedunite untie

Synonyms for unite

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

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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Related Words for unite

consolidate, join, merge, strengthen, cooperate, coalesce, link, meet, unify, incorporate, relate, amalgamate, intertwine, connect, concur, wed, commingle, mix, ally, associate

Examples from the Web for unite

Contemporary Examples of 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
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
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
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
“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

Historical Examples of unite

Let us, then, fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
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And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
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How calculated is this precedure to allay animosities and unite hearts!
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II
Francis Augustus Cox
They've been trying to unite, but we hear they haven't succeeded.
The Rock of Chickamauga
Joseph A. Altsheler
Of all the ties that unite men in this world, that of a common danger is the strongest.
Micah Clarke
Arthur Conan Doyle

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

unite

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

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