unite

[ yoo-nahyt ]

/ yuˈnaɪt /

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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.

OTHER WORDS FOR unite

1 associate, conjoin, couple, link (up), unify, yoke; amalgamate, blend, consolidate, marry, merge.

2 cement, connect, bond, fuse, glue, stick, weld.

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Origin of unite

First 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

OTHER WORDS FROM unite

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

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH unite

unite , untie

Other definitions 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

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

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How to use unite in a sentence

Beyond the staple vodka-sodas, these bars are uniting diverse ingredients.
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Mach’s plan to unite matter and mind required that every last bit of world be rendered relative, with nothing left over.
When Einstein Tilted at Windmills - Issue 93: Forerunners|Amanda Gefter|November 18, 2020|Nautilus
The rancor on Thursday’s call is certain to be more pronounced next year as the party faces the tougher task of uniting to pass legislation.
Centrist House Democrats lash out at liberal colleagues, blame far-left views for costing the party seats|Rachael Bade, Erica Werner|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
In Montana, and in the Mountain West more broadly, there’s arguably no single issue that unites the middle more than public lands protection.
Want to Win in Montana? It's the Environment, Stupid.|Elliott D. Woods|October 28, 2020|Outside Online

By uniting disparate fields like psychology and economics, he and his colleagues were finding ways to improve people’s lives.
Meet the disease detectives fighting to understand COVID-19|Eleanor Cummins|October 20, 2020|Popular-Science
Michael Gerson explained the paradox Daniels presents: “He is a uniter with an apocalyptic message, a genial Jeremiah.”
Republican Endangered Species Will Be Key to 2012|Mark McKinnon|February 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
President Obama needs to re-seize the center to re-establish his original political strength as a uniter.
How Wingnuts Hijacked Obama's First Year|John Avlon|January 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
For a guy who styled himself as a uniter, not a divider, the nonpartisan legacy looks a little thin.
Bush's Rose-Colored Glasses|Richard Wolffe|November 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He presides over the worship of the people; is the Uniter of them with the Unseen Holy.
Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History|Thomas Carlyle
Love's true function in the world is as the regenerator and restorer of social life, the reconciler and uniter of living men.
Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources|James Wood
Narmer, who possibly also bore the name of Sma, "the Uniter," conquered the North.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria In The Light Of Recent Discovery|L.W. King and H.R. Hall
He presides over the worship of the people, and is the uniter of them with the unseen Holy.
The World's Greatest Books -- Vol XX -- Miscellaneous Literature and Index|Various
The separator becomes the uniter; he rends us apart from the world that He may ‘bring us to God.’
Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)|Alexander Maclaren

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, noun

Word 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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