unite
word
/ˈjuˌnaɪt/
yoo-NYT
/juːnˈaɪt/
yoo-NYT
Definition
To come together or join with others to form a single group or achieve a common goal.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral term, often used for people, groups, countries, or ideas. Common with 'unite against', 'unite for', or 'unite as one'. Not typically used for physical objects; instead use 'join' or 'combine'.
Spanish: unirPortuguese (BR): unirPortuguese (PT): unirChinese (Simplified): 团结 - 联合Chinese (Traditional): 團結 - 聯合Hindi: एकजुट करना - एक होनाArabic: يَتَّحِد - يوَحِّدBengali: একত্রিত হওয়া - একত্রিত করাRussian: объединяться - сплотитьсяJapanese: 団結する - 一致団結するVietnamese: đoàn kết - thống nhấtKorean: 단결하다 - 연합하다Turkish: birleşmek - bir araya gelmekUrdu: متحد ہوناIndonesian: bersatu
Example Sentences
The two communities decided to unite for the festival.
basic
We must unite if we want to solve this problem.
basic
The leaders called everyone to unite for peace.
basic
Only by working together can we truly unite as a team.
natural
Our voices will be stronger if we unite against injustice.
natural
After years of conflict, the two countries agreed to unite their efforts for development.
natural