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unite

1

[ yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.
  1. to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.

    Synonyms: merge, marry, consolidate, blend, amalgamate, yoke, unify, link (up), couple, conjoin, associate

  2. to cause to adhere:

    to unite two pieces of wood with glue.

    Synonyms: weld, stick, glue, fuse, bond, connect, cement

  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)

, u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing.
  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

/ juːˈnaɪt /

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


unite

2

/ ˈjuːnaɪt; juːˈnaɪt /

noun

  1. an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings

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Derived Forms

  • uˈniter, noun

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Other Words From

  • 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of unite1

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 -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 ūnīre, from ūnus one

Origin of unite2

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

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