B2verb 2K

Unite

UK //juːˈnaɪt// US //juˈnaɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

To come or bring together for a common purpose.

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In simple words: To bring together to form one group or whole.

Examples

• The goal is to unite all citizens for a common cause.
• They need to unite efforts to combat climate change.
• The company aims to unite various departments for better teamwork.
• Many countries unite in the fight against poverty.
• It's important to unite voices for social justice.
• The conference helped unite different organizations under one mission.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about teamwork, alliances, and movements. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

unite + object

Memory hint

Think of 'unite' as 'you- and I- together'.

Collocations

• unite efforts
• unite people
• unite under a cause
• unite for peace

Synonyms

• join
• merge
• combine
• consolidate
• affiliate

Antonyms

• divide
• separate
• split

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'united', which is past tense.
• Omitting the object when using 'unite'.
• Using 'unite' without context, leading to vagueness.