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uni·fy (yo̵̅o̅′nə fī′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb unified -·fied′, unifying -·fy′·ing

to combine into one; become or make united; consolidate

Etymology: MFr unifier < LL unificare: see uni- & -fy

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unify Synonyms

unify

v.

consolidate, ally, conjoin; see join 1, unite 1.


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unify Usage Examples

Object

  • nation: However, such a brutal attitude by America will unify the whole Afghan nation against aggression.

Used with why or when

  • what: Their motivation was to strengthen and unify what has been, until now, a fragmented public health movement in the UK.

Infinitive complement

  • form: In 1991 LA Council agreed in principle to a proposal from the discussion group that the three organizations unify to form a new body.

Present participle complement

  • exist: But within this scheme it unifies existing understanding rather than positing any new specific principles.

Preposition: in

  • way: Body and soul are unified in the same way that wax and an impression stamped on it are unified.

Preposition: with

  • element: The third argument is an integer, whose value is unified with the specified list element.
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