unite1

[yoo-nahyt] /yuˈnaɪt/
verb (used with object), united, uniting.
1.
to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
2.
to cause to adhere:
to unite two pieces of wood with glue.
3.
to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.
4.
to have or exhibit in union or combination:
a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.
5.
to join in marriage.
verb (used without object), united, uniting.
6.
to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole.
7.
to act in concert or agreement.
8.
to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.
9.
to be joined by or as if by adhesion.
Origin
1400-50; late Middle English uniten < Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre to join together, unite, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -ītus -ite1
Related forms
unitable, uniteable, adjective
uniter, noun
nonunitable, adjective
nonuniteable, adjective
nonuniting, adjective
ununitable, adjective
ununiting, adjective
Synonyms
1, 2. conjoin, couple, link, yoke, amalgamate, consolidate, weld, fuse, blend, merge. See join.

unite2

[yoo-nahyt, yoo-nahyt] /ˈyu naɪt, yuˈnaɪt/
noun
1.
a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
Origin
1595-1605; noun use of earlier past participle of unite1, referring to union of England and Scotland
Examples from the web for unite
  • The building is meant to unite aesthetics, functionality, and energy-efficiency.
  • Even with a leader elected by a majority of voters, it will be impossible to unite the country.
  • Never has a wall-a structure that divides-done so much to unite.
  • No matter where team loyalties lie, football fans unite every season for food-filled game days.
  • It's high time for greens to unite around the urgent need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
  • These were supposed to unite together to oppose their cold-war rivals.
  • They are not going to unite to squash something which they could each use, possibly to advantage over the other.
  • They unite to create an object that symbolizes transformation.
  • unite unruly stacks by showcasing a collection of objects of similar shape and color.
  • Academia ought to be able to unite on such a simple issues as academic integrity.
British Dictionary definitions for unite

unite1

/juːˈnaɪt/
verb
1.
to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine
2.
to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc
3.
to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance
4.
to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse
5.
(transitive) to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time: he united charm with severity
6.
(archaic) to join or become joined in marriage
Derived Forms
uniter, noun
Word Origin
C15: from Late Latin ūnīre, from ūnus one

unite2

/ˈjuːnaɪt; juːˈnaɪt/
noun
1.
an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings
Word Origin
C17: from obsolete unite joined, alluding to the union of England and Scotland (1603)
Word Origin and History for unite
v.

early 15c., from Latin unitus, past participle of unire "to unite," from unus "one" (see one). Related: United; uniting.