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- [yoo-nahyt]
- /yuˈnaɪt/
- /juˈnaɪt/
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- [yoo-nahyt]
- /yuˈnaɪt/
Definitions of unite word
- verb with object unite to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit. 1
- verb with object unite to cause to adhere: to unite two pieces of wood with glue. 1
- verb with object unite to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude. 1
- verb with object unite to have or exhibit in union or combination: a person who unites generosity and forgiveness. 1
- verb with object unite to join in marriage. 1
- verb without object unite to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole. 1
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Origin of unite
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English uniten < Latin ūnītus, past participle of ūnīre to join together, unite, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -ītus -ite1
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Parts of speech for Unite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
unite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unite
verb unite
- accumulate — When you accumulate things or when they accumulate, they collect or are gathered over a period of time.
- adhere — If you adhere to an opinion or belief, you support or hold it.
- adjoin — If one room, place, or object adjoins another, they are next to each other.
- admix — to mix or blend
- affiliate — An affiliate is an organization which is officially connected with another, larger organization or is a member of it.
Antonyms for unite
verb unite
- abscind — to cut off
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- accounted — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
- acidify — to convert into or become acid
- alienate — If you alienate someone, you make them become unfriendly or unsympathetic towards you.