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How to pronounce unified

verb · adjectiveB2
YOOnuhfaid

/ˈju.nəˌfaɪd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of unify

Unified is used as the past or past participle of unify and is also common before a noun as an adjective.

Brought people, groups, or countries together so that they acted as one.

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Meanings & examples

past form / past participle

Brought people, groups, or countries together so that they acted as one.

The new leader unified the party.

The crisis has unified the community.

past form / past participle

Made separate systems, rules, or designs the same or made them follow one standard.

The company unified its computer systems.

The law has unified safety standards across the country.

adjective

Joined together so that people or groups act as one.

The team moved as a unified force.

The leaders presented a unified front.

adjective

Made consistent by using one system, rule, or standard.

The country adopted a unified system of laws.

We need a unified approach to this problem.

Useful expressions

a unified front

a group showing the same position or opinion

The leaders presented a unified front.

Related words & forms

In unified and unifies, the y changes to i. Before -ing, keep the y: unifying.