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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
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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

The EU Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package proposes 17 laws to unite capital markets, backed by major economies.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

“I know there will be some tough battles ahead, but if the fans and the team can unite and everyone can help build the excitement together, it will really encourage us,” Ohtani said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

We were united in fear then, and now that she isn’t afraid anymore, part of me wants to see what it would be like to unite with her in strength.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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