unify meaning

UK /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ US /ˈjunəfaɪ/ 3 syllables

unify (verb): become one.

unify has 5 meanings in this dictionary.

unify as a verb

  1. become one
    • Germany unified officially in 1990
    • the cells merge

    Synonyms: unite, merge

    Opposite: disunify

    Type of: integrate

    Kinds: consolidate, consubstantiate, syncretize, converge, federate, coalesce

    Related forms: unification, unit

  2. to bring or combine together or with something else
    • resourcefully he mingled music and dance

    Synonyms: mix, mingle, commix, amalgamate

    Type of: change

    Kinds: aggregate, concoct, compound, blend

    Related forms: unit

  3. bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation
    • the Democratic Patry platform united several splinter groups

    Synonyms: unite

    Type of: change

    Kinds: bond

  4. act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

    Synonyms: unite

    Type of: join

    Kinds: league, federate, confederate, ally with, consociate, band together, reunify, marry, pair, club

    Related forms: unification

  5. join or combine
    • We merged our resources

    Synonyms: unite, merge

    Type of: change

    Kinds: consolidate, weld, consubstantiate

    Related forms: unification

How to pronounce unify

unify is pronounced /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈjunəfaɪ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in FY · 5-letter words

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