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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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“We must unite our capabilities so that people can live in peace in Europe, the Middle East, and other parts of the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The RN is as ever limited by its enemies' willingness to unite against it, as in Marseille and neighbouring Toulon.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The New Crescent Society is a British grassroots astronomy network founded in 2016, which seeks to unite British Muslims by following a sighting of the moon in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

“Mars said Juno wants to unite the Greeks and Romans to fight Gaea. But, jeez—Greeks and Romans have a long history of bad blood.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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