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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.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , ,

  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

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[ 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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  • ·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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yvlog 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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yvlog 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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His top priority since taking power has been to unite a bitterly divided Syria, and pacify external relations with its neighbours, while he cements his power and control.

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In the aftermath of that shocking December night, South Koreans were mostly united in their disgust for the president and what he had attempted to do.

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"He came into politics with such a wide spectrum of support. I hoped he would unite the country. But he moved so quickly to the right and was losing support almost every day."

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After arriving in Greenland on Wednesday, Frederiksen said: "It is clear that with the pressure put on Greenland by the Americans, in terms of sovereignty, borders and the future, we need to stay united."

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So how will the EU respond and can it stay united?

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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 .

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