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to unite

to unite

2.1
To join people or things into one group for a shared purpose
  • verb
  • /juˈnaɪt/
translation icon : unir
  • Everybody had better unite pretty soon or everybody goes under even sooner.

So starting this way you can unite physics, spirituality.

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Examples

  • So we have a plurality that are being united into one thing.

  • At nine o'clock tomorrow morning our supply trains will meet and unite with General Parker's army at the Rock River bridge.

  • All right, let's look to let's look to unite people instead of divide them.

  • However, there are common characteristics and content that unite the STEM areas, especially science and technology.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So starting this way you can unite physics, spirituality.

  • Tread more lightly on your lives and unite our country.

  • Can we disappoint them by uniting for hope, not hate?

  • It is a mandate that belongs to and unites all of us.

  • During one budget crunch, the churches in Brookings united to prevent the department from being eliminated.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We must unite for a common goal if we want to make a difference.

Synonyms

to join
vsto unite
1.0

Connect two things so they become attached

is used when bringing people together specifically for a common purpose or goal
to gather
vsto unite
1.0

Bring people, things, or information together in one place

is focused on forming a lasting unified group rather than simply collecting items or people
to combine
vsto unite
638 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

is focused on bringing together for a shared purpose rather than mere mixing
to link
vsto unite
442 1.1

To join two things together physically

is broader, used for forming a group or shared purpose, not only making connections
to connect
vsto unite
278 1.1

Join two things so they form one piece

is broader, applying to people and purposes beyond physical or structural joining
to come together
vsto unite
274 2.7

Join with others to work for the same goal

is about forming a single group for a shared goal rather than only meeting
to merge
vsto unite
192 3.2

To join two or more things so they become one

is broader, used for forming groups for a common purpose, not only full fusion
to assemble
vsto unite
152 3.3

To gather people in one place for a purpose

is broader, meaning formation of a single unit rather than only meeting in one place
to concentrate
vsto unite
130 3.6

To bring people or things together in one place

is about bringing together for a shared purpose rather than only gathering in one place
to get together
vsto unite
  • Informal
118 2.8

To bring people together for a meeting or activity

is more formal and broader, covering group formation beyond meetings or activities
to unify
vsto unite
65 3.7

To bring people or things together into one group

is used when bringing people together for a shared purpose or goal
to join forces
vsto unite
57 3.4

To work together with others to achieve a common goal

is broader, applying to bringing people together beyond cooperative action
to pull together
vsto unite
50 3.4

Gather people or things and organize them to reach a goal

is the general act of forming one group rather than organizing effort
to consolidate
vsto unite
50 4.7

To join several things into one whole

is more general, referring to forming one group rather than specifically improving effectiveness
to group
vsto unite
38 1.2

To put people and things together by type or purpose

is focused on creating a single unit for a common purpose rather than mere arrangement
to band together
vsto unite
34 3.1

Join with other people to work together for a common purpose

is used more generally for forming a single unit rather than only for support
to stand together
vsto unite
33 3.4

To join others to support the same cause

is about forming a single group generally, not specifically for hard times
to conjoin
vsto unite
26 5.9

To come together or bring things together

is broader, covering people and things rather than only the physical joining of items
to coalesce
vsto unite
15 7.4

Come together to form one group or whole

is broader, used for deliberate bringing together for a purpose rather than natural merging
to link up
vsto unite
  • Informal
9 3.0

To join people, places, or things so they become connected

is broader, covering general formation of groups rather than only linking or coordinating
to stand united
vsto unite
5 3.8

To come together and support the same cause

is more general, applying to joining rather than public show of solidarity
unifying
vsto unite
4 3.7

Brings people or things together into one group

is used when bringing together for a shared purpose rather than only forming a unit
to amalgamate
vsto unite
  • Formal
4 7.4

To join several groups or parts to make one

is used for general bringing together rather than technical merging into one structure
3 3.4

To make a group feel part of the same community

is used for any bringing into a group, not only to create community feeling
to flock together
vsto unite
2 3.0

People and animals come together in a group for safety or shared interest

is broader, applying to deliberate forming for a purpose rather than only attracted gathering
to knit together
vsto unite
2 3.9

Make people or groups work closely together as one

is broader, meaning forming a group without implying close emotional cohesion
to league together
vsto unite
1 4.6

To join with others to reach a common goal

is broader, covering any forming of a group rather than only formal alliances
to cohere into
vsto unite
1 6.1

To come together and form one clear, organized whole

is used for people joining for a purpose rather than only ideas forming cohesion
to aggroup
vsto unite
9.9

To bring people or things together into a group

is wider, meaning join for a shared goal rather than only forming a cluster
to conglomerate
vsto unite
6.3

To gather different things into one group

is about forming a group for shared purpose rather than creating a big mass

Antonyms

680 1.1

To split something into parts or groups

43 4.3

To stop being a group, for example a band or committee

How United

to fuse
44 3.9
to merge
192 3.2
to unite
2.1
to join
1.0
to connect
572 1.8
to link
442 1.1

Surface Forms

unite infinitive
united past
united past participle
uniting present participle
unites third person singular

Etymology

Unite comes from the Latin root uni- and the Latin word unus meaning 'one', and you can see the same root in unit and union. So to unite is to join people or things together to make one group or one purpose.