unify
UK: ˈjuːnɪfaɪ | US: ˈjuːnɪfaɪ
vt. to combine or unite into one
vt. to make uniform or consistent
vi. to become united or uniform
unify = uni<one> + fy<make>
- uni (from Latin unus, meaning "one")
- fy (a verb-forming suffix derived from Latin -ficare, meaning "to make")
Etymology Origin:
The word unify traces back to Latin unus (one) combined with the suffix -ficare (to make). It entered English via Old French unifier, retaining its core meaning of "making into one." The morpheme uni- appears in many English words (e.g., uniform, universe), while -fy is a productive suffix seen in verbs like simplify and magnify. The word’s logic is straightforward: "to make one" → "to unite."
The leader sought to unify the divided factions.
Technology has helped unify global communication.
The treaty aimed to unify the two nations under one government.
Their shared goal was to unify the team’s efforts.
The new policy will unify the company’s regional branches.