Unite vs Who did she take to husband

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Unite

Top 2,000 (common)B2verb

Who did she take to husband

FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: Who did she take to husbandMost common: Unite
 UniteWho did she take to husband
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //juːˈnaɪt//🇺🇸 //juˈnaɪt//🇬🇧 //huː dɪd ʃi teɪk tə ˈhʌzbənd//🇺🇸 //hu dɪd ʃi teɪk tə ˈhʌzbənd//
MeaningTo bring together to form one group or whole.Who did she marry?
ExampleThe goal is to unite all citizens for a common cause.Who did she take to husband at the ceremony?
RegisterNeutralFormal
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
CEFR levelB2-
Part of speechverb
Collocationsunite efforts, unite people, unite under a cause, unite for peacetake to husband, taking to husband, take as husband
Antonymsdivide, separate, split-
Common mistakesConfused with 'united', which is past tense., Omitting the object when using 'unite'., Using 'unite' without context, leading to vagueness.Confused with 'married to' instead of 'take to husband'., Using this phrase in informal contexts where simpler phrases are preferred.
Usage notesUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about teamwork, alliances, and movements. Avoid in very casual conversations.Used in very formal contexts, often in literature or old-fashioned speech. It is not commonly used in modern conversation.

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Frequently asked questions: Unite vs Who did she take to husband

What's the difference between Unite and Who did she take to husband?

Unite: To bring together to form one group or whole. Who did she take to husband: Who did she marry?

Which is more formal: Unite and Who did she take to husband?

Who did she take to husband is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Unite and Who did she take to husband?

Unite is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Unite: The goal is to unite all citizens for a common cause. Who did she take to husband: Who did she take to husband at the ceremony?

Can I use Unite and Who did she take to husband interchangeably?

Not always. Unite and Who did she take to husband are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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