Unite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /yu̇-ˈnīt/ (verb) /ˈyü-ˌnīt/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Unite

Unite (verb)

  1. to put together to form a single unit
  2. to cause to adhere
  3. to link by a legal or moral bond

Unite (noun)

  1. an old British gold 20-shilling piece issued first by James I in 1604 for the newly united England and Scotland —called also Jacobus

Unite (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come together to form a single unit

    "using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool"

    similar: associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify
    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

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

    "united several teams under the reorganization plan"

    similar: center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, unify
    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

  3. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "parents united to reform the school's curriculum"

    similar: ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, close ranks, pull together
    related: cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband
    near: detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

  4. to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

    "only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival"

    similar: band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, cooperate, join, league, team (up), make common cause, play ball, pull together
    related: connive, affiliate, ally, associate, combine, confederate, hang together, interface

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unite:

associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, center, centralize, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, ally, band (together), club, cohere, confederate, cooperate, federate, league, collaborate, concert, concur, conspire, team (up), close ranks, pull together, make common cause, play ball

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unite

Words with the opposite meaning of Unite:

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

Related Words for Unite

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

Near Antonyms of Unite

detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disperse, scatter, segregate, disengage, dissolve, alienate, estrange, fall out

Word Forms of Unite

Inflections: united, uniting

Derived words: uniter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unite

Middle English, from Anglo-French uniter, from Latin unitus, past participle of unire, from unus one one

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Unite

What does "Unite" mean?

"Unite" means to put together to form a single unit. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to put together to form a single unit. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unite"?

Other words for "Unite" include associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple and fuse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unite"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unite". Common alternatives include associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse and join.

What is the opposite of "Unite"?

Antonyms of "Unite" include break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split and sunder. Near antonyms include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect and disjoin.

How do you use "Unite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unite" in a sentence: "using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool"; "united several teams under the reorganization plan"; "parents united to reform the school's curriculum".

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

"Unite" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unite"?

"Unite" is pronounced /yu̇-ˈnīt/ as a verb and /ˈyü-ˌnīt/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Unite"?

"Unite" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French uniter, from Latin unitus, past participle of unire, from unus one one. First known use: 15th centuryt.