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[ yoo-nahyt ] SHOW IPA
/ yuˈnaɪt / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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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.
SEE MORE SEE LESS 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.
SEE MORE SEE LESS Origin of unite 1 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
SYNONYMS FOR unite 1, 2 conjoin, couple, link, yoke, amalgamate, consolidate, weld, fuse, blend, merge.
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synonym study for unite 1, 2 . See join.
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
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH unite unite , untieWords nearby unite unit card, unit cell, unit character, unit circle, unit cost, unite , united, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Republic, United Arab States, United Brethren
Definition for unite (2 of 2) [ yoo -nahyt, yoo-nahyt ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈyu naɪt, yuˈnaɪt / PHONETIC RESPELLING
noun a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
Origin of unite 2 1595–1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite1 , referring to union of England and Scotland
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Example sentences from the Web for unite The community is sending a strong message that this is not a project to unite us all.
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But something that does unite them is a consistent—in fact a constant—engagement with 1787.
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There is no possible immigration plan that 218 Republican members of Congress could unite behind.
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The newest savior of the party is more likely to split it than unite it.
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“There is a definite need for operatives who have the ability and interest to unite conservatives,” Holmes said.
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If all unite to carry this out, small differences of opinion may at once be sunk.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas Inman
No one can doubt that man has as strong a propensity to unite with woman, as bulls and stags have with the females of their kind.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas Inman
Josiah, true father of Tirzah Ann, seemed anxious mainly to unite display and cheapness.
Samantha at Coney Island | Marietta Holley
The scenes, just now all soft and pleasing, give way to others which unite the lovely and the severe.
Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, Issue 2, February, 1864 | Various
What could unite two creatures so different in the bonds of an inseparable friendship?
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British Dictionary definitions for unite (1 of 2) 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 time he 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) 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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