transitive verb united -·nit′·ed, uniting -·nit′·ing

1. to put or bring together so as to make one; combine or join into a whole
2. 1. to bring together in common cause, interest, opinion, etc.; join, as in action, through fellowship, agreement, legal bonds, etc.
   2. to join in marriage
3. to have or show (qualities, characteristics, etc.) in combination
4. to cause to adhere

Etymology: ME unyten < L unitus, pp. of unire, to unite < unus, one

intransitive verb

1. to become combined or joined together; become one or as one, by adhering, associating, etc.
2. to act together

noun

Etymology: < ME, united: with reference to the union of England and Scotland