unite

unite

unite¹ [yo͞o nīt′]

vt.

united, uniting [ME unyten < L unitus, pp. of unire, to unite < unus,ONE]

1. to put or bring together so as to make one; combine or join into a whole

2.

a) to bring together in common cause, interest, opinion, etc.; join, as in action, through fellowship, agreement, legal bonds, etc.

b) to join in marriage

3. to have or show (qualities, characteristics, etc.) in combination

4. to cause to adhere

vi.

1. to become combined or joined together; become one or as one, by adhering, associating, etc.

2. to act together

SYN.- JOIN

unite² [yo͞o′nīt, yo͞o nīt′]

n.

[< ME, united: with reference to the union of England and Scotland]

a former English gold coin of James I, equal to 20 shillings