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Definition of “united

united (juːˈnaɪtɪdPronunciation for united

Definitions

adjective

  1. produced by two or more persons or things in combination or from their union or amalgamation  ⇒ a united effort 
  2. in agreement
  3. in association or alliance

Alternative Forms

uˈnitedly adverb uˈnitedness noun

Synonyms

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= in agreement agreed, unanimous, one, like-minded, in accord, of like mind of one mind of the same opinion

1unite1 (juːˈnaɪtPronunciation for unite1

Definitions

verb

  1. to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine
  2. to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc
  3. to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance
  4. to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse
  5. (tr) to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time  ⇒ he united charm with severity 
  6. archaic to join or become joined in marriage

Alternative Forms

uˈniter noun

Word Origin

C15: from Late Latin ūnīre,  from ūnus one

Usage examples

  • He wants a united Muslim world, under his messianic leadership.
    Davis, John Gordon, Seize the Reckless Wind (1985)
  • When Britain became less sure about what united it, diversity as a value rose to the fore.
    Spiked (2002)
  • I am glad that I am coming in at a time where we are certainly united.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • However, they were united by the Occitan language, then spoken all across southern France.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • Music, staging and singing are united in a single concept: Verdi's artistic vision.
    Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir, A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)

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