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unify

[ˈjuːnɪfaɪ]

unify Definition

  • 1to bring people or things together to form a single unit
  • 2to make something consistent or harmonious

Using unify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coach's goal was to unify the team and improve their performance.

  • Example

    The treaty aimed to unify the two countries under one government.

  • Example

    The new policy is intended to unify the company's various departments.

  • Example

    The artist used color to unify the different elements of the painting.

unify Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using unify

  • unify the country

    to bring together people from different regions or groups within a country

    Example

    The president's speech aimed to unify the country after a divisive election.

  • to come together in support of a particular person or idea

    Example

    The party was able to unify behind their candidate for president.

  • to combine efforts or resources to achieve a common goal

    Example

    The two organizations decided to unify forces to address the issue of homelessness.

Phrases with unify

  • to come together in support of a common goal or idea

    Example

    The community was able to unify around the issue of climate change.

  • to join or merge with another group or entity

    Example

    The two companies decided to unify with the goal of expanding their market share.

  • to come together in opposition to a common threat or enemy

    Example

    The countries were able to unify against the invading army.

Origins of unify

from Latin 'unificare', from 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'

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Summary: unify in Brief

To 'unify' [ˈjuːnɪfaɪ] means to bring people or things together to form a single unit, or to make something consistent or harmonious. Examples include the coach's goal to unify the team, the treaty that aimed to unify two countries, and the artist's use of color to unify a painting. Phrases like 'unify around' and 'unify with' denote coming together in support of a common goal or merging with another group. Idioms like 'unify the country' and 'unify behind' refer to bringing together people from different regions or groups in support of a particular person or idea.

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