B1verbsocietypolitics
US/juːˈnaɪt/
UK/juːˈnaɪt/
to join together, or to make people or groups join together for a shared purpose
In context
The whole country united behind the team during the final.
Music can unite people from very different backgrounds.
The two small parties united to form a stronger group.
Words that go with unite
verb + preposition
- unite againstNeighbors united against the new road plan.
- unite behindFans united behind their coach.
- unite inThe group united in grief after the accident.
- unite aroundFamilies united around the idea of a shared garden.
verb + noun
- unite the countryThe new leader promised to unite the country.
- unite peopleSport can unite people across borders.