unite
1to 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.
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
1Other words for unite
Other words from unite
- u·nit·a·ble, u·nite·a·ble, adjective
- u·nit·er, noun
- non·u·nit·a·ble, adjective
- non·u·nite·a·ble, adjective
- non·u·nit·ing, adjective
- un·u·nit·a·ble, adjective
- un·u·nit·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with unite
- unite , untie
Other definitions for unite (2 of 2)
a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
Origin of unite
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How to use unite in a sentence
Beyond the staple vodka-sodas, these bars are uniting diverse ingredients.
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 | NautilusThe 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 PostIn 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 OnlineBy 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 | THE DAILY BEASTPresident Obama needs to re-seize the center to re-establish his original political strength as a uniter.
For a guy who styled himself as a uniter, not a divider, the nonpartisan legacy looks a little thin.
He presides over the worship of the people; is the Uniter of them with the Unseen Holy.
Love's true function in the world is as the regenerator and restorer of social life, the reconciler and uniter of living men.
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. HallHe presides over the worship of the people, and is the uniter of them with the unseen Holy.
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)
/ (juːˈnaɪt) /
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 time: he united charm with severity
archaic to join or become joined in marriage
Origin of unite
1Derived forms of unite
- uniter, noun
British Dictionary definitions for unite (2 of 2)
/ (ˈjuːnaɪt, juːˈnaɪt) /
an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings
Origin of unite
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