unite

¹

[yoo-nahyt]

verb (used with object)

united, uniting 

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

   Synonyms: merge, marry, consolidate, blend, amalgamate, yoke, unify, link (up), couple, conjoin, associate

2. to cause to adhere.

   to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

   Synonyms: weld, stick, glue, fuse, bond, connect, cement

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

4. to have or exhibit in union or combination.

   a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.

5. to join in marriage.

verb (used without object)

united, uniting 

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

2. to act in concert or agreement.

3. to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.

4. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

unite

²

[yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt]

noun

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

unite

¹

/ juːˈnaɪt /

verb

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

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

3. to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance

4. to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse

5. (tr) to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time

   he united charm with severity

6. archaic,  to join or become joined in marriage

unite

²

/ ˈjuːnaɪt, juːˈnaɪt /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• uniter noun
• unitable adjective
• uniteable adjective
• nonunitable adjective
• nonuniteable adjective
• nonuniting adjective
• ununitable adjective
• ununiting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unite¹

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 -ite ¹

Origin of unite²

First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite ¹, referring to union of England and Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of unite¹

C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

Origin of unite²

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

Example Sentences

We’d love to live in a united country where we aren’t forced to have regional responses to serious health problems because our federal government denies science.

From Salon

This is the rhetoric feared by many on the self-governing island of Taiwan, which China believes is a breakaway province that will one day be united with the motherland.

From BBC

The three presented a united front as they walked to the parade together and stood on stage.

From BBC

"It's the country's flag, it's the flag that we're all united under and people shouldn't be ashamed of it," he says.

From BBC

Rallies across the Southland and the country were united under the banner of May Day Strong, a partnership of labor, political and environmental organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• coalesce 
• consolidate 
• cooperate 
• join 
• link 
• meet 
• merge 
• strengthen 
• unify 

When To Use

What are other ways to say unite?

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.