WordHive Learning Dictionary

Unite

verb

Unite means to join together.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Unite mean?

Unite means to join together.

Dictionary definition

To unite means to join people, groups, parts, or ideas together for a shared purpose.

Example sentences

Unite in a sentence

easy

The game helped unite the class.

medium

A shared project can unite students with different strengths.

hard

The speech tried to unite the community around one hopeful goal.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Unite

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does unite mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to unite?

Practice 3

Which word is a useful contrast for unite?

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Unite

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yoo · nyte · strongest beat: nyte

Synonyms

Words like Unite

joinUse when bringing things or people together.
bring togetherUse when separate people or parts become connected.
combineUse when parts are put together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

divideUse when people or things are split apart.
separateUse when things are kept apart.
Synonym practice

Want to practice unite synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The class will unite to clean the playground," then compare close word choices. Practice unite synonyms.

Word family

Unite word family

Base word

unite

verb

unites

Joins together.

adjective

united

Joined together.

verb

uniting

Joining together.

noun

unity

The state of being joined as one.

Related words
Student support

Understand Unite

Hint for students

Unite means to bring together. It often shows people, groups, ideas, or parts working toward one shared purpose.

Common mix-up

Do not confuse unite with agree. People can unite around a goal even if they still have different opinions or jobs.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows unite without using the word unite. Then underline the clue words that show people, groups, or ideas joining for a shared purpose. Example: The two teams worked together to clean the playground before the fair. Clue words: two teams, worked together, clean the playground, fair Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show people or parts joining together for a purpose?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A shared project can unite students with different strengths." Why does unite fit better than divide?