Unite Definition

yo͝o-nīt

united, unites, uniting

verb

united, unites, uniting

To put or bring together so as to make one; combine or join into a whole.

Webster's New World

To bring together in common cause, interest, opinion, etc.; join, as in action, through fellowship, agreement, legal bonds, etc.

Webster's New World

To combine (people) in interest, attitude, or action.

United the rival factions of the party.

American Heritage

To join in marriage.

Webster's New World

To become combined or joined together; become one or as one, by adhering, associating, etc.

Webster's New World

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noun

unites

A former English gold coin of James I, equal to 20 shillings.

Webster's New World

Origin of Unite

Middle English uniten from Latin ūnīre ūnīt- from ūnus one oi-no- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin ūnītus, perfect passive participle of ūniō.

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