unite
1[ yoo-nahyt ]
/ yuˈnaɪt /
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verb (used with object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.
verb (used without object), u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.
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Origin of unite
1First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English uniten, from Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre “to join together, unite,” equivalent to ūn(us) “one” + -ītus -ite1
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Definition for unite (2 of 2)
unite2
[ yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt ]
/ ˈyu naɪt, yuˈnaɪt /
noun
a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
Origin of unite
21595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite1, referring to union of England and Scotland
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To unite is to combine or incorporate two or more things so as to form a single whole or unit. How is unite different from connect and join? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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British Dictionary definitions for unite (1 of 2)
unite1
/ (juːˈnaɪt) /
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 forms of unite
uniter, nounWord Origin for unite
C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one
British Dictionary definitions for unite (2 of 2)
unite2
/ (ˈjuːnaɪt, juːˈnaɪt) /
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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