Unify
ˈjuːnɪfaɪ
Definitions
To make or become one; to bring together parts into a whole.
ˈjuːnɪfaɪ
To make or become a single unit.
The goal of the peace talks was to unify the warring factions.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a bunch of LEGO bricks of different colors, and your goal is to make one big LEGO castle. Unify is like putting all the bricks together to create that single, awesome castle. It's about bringing different things together to make something bigger and stronger.
👶 For kids: To make different things into one thing.
More Examples
The new legislation aimed to unify the legal system across all states.
The artist's work successfully unified diverse artistic elements.
The teacher tried to unify the class by assigning a group project.
How It's Used
"The political party sought to unify the country after years of division."
"The company decided to unify its marketing strategies to create a stronger brand image."
"The community worked to unify its members through shared cultural events."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Unify under a common goal
To work together towards a shared objective.
"The team decided to unify under a common goal of winning the championship."
From Late Latin *unificare*, from *unus* 'one' + *facere* 'to make'.
The word 'unify' began appearing in English texts in the 16th century, reflecting the growing trend of consolidation and integration in governance and various fields.
Memory tip
Think 'uni' meaning one. Unify means making things into one.