u•nite^*yuˈnaɪt(v.)u•nit•ed, u•nit•ing.

1. (v.t.)to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.

2. to cause to adhere.

3. to cause to be in a state of mutual sympathy, or to have a common opinion or attitude.

4. to have or exhibit in combination, as qualities.

5. (v.i.)to become or form a single whole.

6. to be or act in agreement; have a common goal, attitude, etc.

7. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.

^* Syn: See join.

Origin of unite:

1400–50; late ME < L ūnītus, ptp. of ūnīre to join together, unite, der. of ūnus

u•nit′er(n.)

u•niteˈyu naɪt, yuˈnaɪt(n.)

1. a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.

   Category: Numismatics

Origin of unite:

1595–1605; n. use of earlier ptp. of unite1, referring to union of England and Scotland