Unify — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈyü-nə-ˌfī/ uni·fy

Meaning & Definition of Unify

Unify (verb)

  1. to make into a unit or a coherent whole, unite

Unify (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

    "will unify the several departments into a single operation"

    similar: center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, unite
    related: coordinate, harmonize, integrate, orchestrate, blend, coalesce, combine, fuse, incorporate, merge, reduce, conjoin, join, link, assemble, collect, colligate, gather, reunify, reunite
    opposite: decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)
    near: segregate, separate

  2. to come together to form a single unit

    "the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers"

    similar: associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unite
    related: mate, yoke, ally, confederate, league, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite
    opposite: break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink
    near: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unify

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unify:

center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, unite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unify

Words with the opposite meaning of Unify:

decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out), break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Related Words for Unify

coordinate, harmonize, integrate, orchestrate, blend, incorporate, merge, reduce, link, assemble, collect, colligate, gather, reunify, reunite, mate, yoke, ally, confederate, league, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, meet

Near Antonyms of Unify

segregate, detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

Word Forms of Unify

Inflections: unified, unifying

Derived words: unifiable (adjective), unifier (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unify

Late Latin unificare, from Latin uni- + -ficare -fy

First known use: 1502

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Unify

Frequently Asked Questions about Unify

What does "Unify" mean?

"Unify" means to make into a unit or a coherent whole, unite. As a verb, it is defined as: to make into a unit or a coherent whole, unite. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unify"?

Other words for "Unify" include center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, unite and associate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unify" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unify"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unify". Common alternatives include center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, unite, associate, coalesce and combine.

What is the opposite of "Unify"?

Antonyms of "Unify" include decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out), break up, dissever, part, section and separate. Near antonyms include segregate, detach, disaffiliate and disconnect.

How do you use "Unify" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unify" in a sentence: "will unify the several departments into a single operation"; "the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers".

Is "Unify" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unify" is a verb.

Is "Unify" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Unify" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Unify"?

"Unify" is pronounced /ˈyü-nə-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as uni·fy.