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unite

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[ yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

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

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  2. to cause to adhere:

    to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

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  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

/ ːˈԲɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

unite

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/ ˈjuːnaɪt; ːˈԲɪ /

noun

  1. an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԾٱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Ծa· ·Ծٱa· adjective
  • ·Ծİ noun
  • non·Ծa· adjective
  • non·Ծٱa· adjective
  • ԴDzu·ԾiԲ adjective
  • un·Ծa· adjective
  • ܲu·ԾiԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unite1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English uniten, from Latin ūīٳܲ, past participle of ūī “to join together, unite,” equivalent to ū(ܲ) “one” + -īٳܲ -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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unite1

C15: from Late Latin ūī, from ūԳܲ one

Origin of unite2

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

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“As Mexicans, we have to unite for this new battle — which is a trade war,” he said.

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Texas state lawmakers have united around two, bipartisan bills that seek to clarify the exceptions to the state's strict abortion ban and unify it's scattershot abortion laws.

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In a leaked recording obtained by Sky News, Jenrick said he wanted the "fight" against Labour at the next general election to be "united" and he was "determined" to "bring this coalition together".

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He leads a vulnerable minority government that could be toppled if left-wing parties and the far right unite in a vote of no confidence.

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"We saw him as a good Pope – someone who supported everyone, no matter your sexual orientation, no matter where you came from. He united us," she said with tears in her eyes.

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When To Use

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 .

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