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Definitions

unite

[yoo-nahyt] / yuˈnaɪt /
VERB
combine; join together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
band together coalesce consolidate cooperate join link meet merge strengthen unify
STRONG
affiliate ally amalgamate associate band blend commingle concur confederate conjoin connect couple embody fuse harden incorporate intertwine league marry mix pool relate solidify wed
WEAK
become one close ranks coadjute gather together hang together hook up with join forces keep together pull together stay together stick together throw in with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disconnect disjoin divide part separate
STRONG
disassociate dissociate divorce exclude sever unmix

Usage

What are other ways to say unite? The verb unite implies a close joining of two or more things, so as to form one: One unites layers of veneer sheets to form plywood. Join may refer to a connection or association of any degree of closeness, but often implies direct contact: One joins two pieces of wood mortise together at the corner. To connect implies a joining as by a tie, link, or wire: One connects two batteries.

Example Sentences

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Asked by a presenter about existing divisions within the US, Glover urged Americans to unite behind the mission.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I wish everyone would unite, even Cubans abroad, and come and do the same because it is the people who are suffering," said Amado Rodriguez, a 59-year-old driver walking near Havana Bay.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

She added: "I'm very proud of our group, our legacy, our music. So I was like, well, I just did the West End and Broadway, now it's time for a world tour. Dolls unite!"

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“As a franchise, we remain committed to celebrating the best of Atlanta — with authenticity — in ways that continue to unite and bring us all together,” the Hawks wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

By so doing they escaped oppressive public isolation and were able to unite with many others like themselves.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.