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How to pronounce unify

verbB2
YOOnuhfai

/ˈju.nəˌfaɪ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

to bring people, groups, or countries together so that they act as one

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Meanings & examples

verbformal

to bring people, groups, or countries together so that they act as one

The new leader unified the party.

The crisis unified the community.

Common phrases & grammar

unify a country · unify a movement

unify + a group/country/team

unify + A around + a shared goal

verbformalless common

to make separate systems, rules, or designs the same or follow one standard

The company unified its computer systems.

The law unified safety standards across the country.

Common phrases & grammar

unify standards · unify systems

unify + rules/systems/designs

unify + A across + B

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.