unite
/juˈnaɪt/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To come together or bring people or groups together to act as a single unit or achieve a common goal.
The community united to rebuild the town after the severe storm.
Can this new leader unite the divided factions of the organization?
To join or combine distinct physical things, qualities, or concepts into a cohesive whole.
The architect designed a building that unites modern steel with traditional brickwork.
Her poetry beautifully unites melancholy and hope.
How it's used
When this means “join together for a shared purpose”
- unite behind the candidate
“unite behind him.”
The voters united behind the reform candidate.
When this means “combine multiple elements”
- unite different styles
- unite theory and practice
“unites them.”
The program unites classroom study and hands-on training.
Collocations
- unite behind
- unite against
- unite the country
- efforts to unite
- unite in grief
- unite forces