unite 1
— unitable, uniteable , adj. — uniter , n.
/yooh nuyt"/ , v. , united, uniting .
v.t.
1. to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
2. to cause to adhere: to unite two pieces of wood with glue.
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 union or combination: a person who unites generosity and forgiveness.
5. to join in marriage.
v.i.
6. to become joined together or combined so as to form a single whole.
7. to act in concert or agreement.
8. to share a common opinion, attitude, etc.
9. to be joined by or as if by adhesion.
[ 1400-50; late ME uniten unitus, ptp. of unire to join together, unite, equiv. to un ( us ) one + -itus -ITE 1 ]
Syn. 1, 2. conjoin, couple, link, yoke, amalgamate, consolidate, weld, fuse, blend, merge. See join .
unite 2
/yooh"nuyt, yooh nuyt"/ , n.
a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
[ 1595-1605; n. use of earlier ptp. of UNITE 1 , referring to union of England and Scotland ]