First Known Use: 15th century
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1unite
verb \yu̇-ˈnīt\
: to join together to do or achieve something
: to cause (two or more people or things) to be joined together and become one thing
: to become joined together as one thing
unit·edunit·ing
Full Definition of UNITE
transitive verb
1
a : to put together to form a single unit b : to cause to adhere c : to link by a legal or moral bond
2
: to possess (as qualities) in combination
intransitive verb
1
a : to become one or as if one b : to become combined by or as if by adhesion or mixture
2
: to act in concert
— unit·er noun
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Origin of UNITE
Middle English, from Anglo-French uniter, from Latin unitus, past participle of unire, from unus one — more at one
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Synonym Discussion of UNITE
join, combine, unite, connect, link, associate, relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness <joined forces in an effort to win>. combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit <combined jazz and rock to create a new music>. unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity <the colonies united to form a republic>. connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity <a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations>. link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity <a name forever linked with liberty>. associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation <opera is popularly associated with high society>. relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection <related what he observed to what he already knew>.
Rhymes with UNITE
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2unite
noun \ˈyü-ˌnīt\
Definition of UNITE
: an old British gold 20-shilling piece issued first by James I in 1604 for the newly united England and Scotland —called also Jacobus
Origin of UNITE
obsolete unite united, from Middle English unit, from Latin unitus, past participle
First Known Use: 1604
UNITER Defined for Kids
unite
verb \yu̇-ˈnīt\
unit·edunit·ing
Definition of UNITE for Kids
1
: to put or come together to form a single unit
2
: to bind by legal or moral ties <This treaty will unite our nations.>
3
: to join in action <The two groups united to improve schools.>
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