Definition of: unite

(y·nīt′) v. u·nit·ed, u·nit·ing v.t.
1. To join together so as to form a whole; combine; compound.
2. To bring into close connection, as by legal, physical, marital, social, or other tie; join in action, interest, etc.
3. To attach permanently or solidly; cause to adhere; combine.
—v.i.
4. To become or be merged into one; be consolidated; combine.
5. To join together for action; act in conjunction; concur. [<LL unitus, pp. of unire make one <L unus one] Synonyms: amalgamate, blend, cement, cohere, combine, compound, conjoin, connect, consolidate, fuse, join, link, merge. See MIX. Compare ADD, COMPLEX. Antonyms: disconnect, disjoin, disrupt, dissociate, dissolve, divide, separate, sever.