join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.
joined forces in an effort to win
combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.
combined jazz and rock to create a new music
unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.
the colonies united to form a republic
connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.
a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations
link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.
a name forever linked with liberty
associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.
opera is popularly associated with high society
relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.
related what he observed to what he already knew
Example Sentences
Verb Party members united in support of their candidate. Students united to protest the tuition increase. uniting against a common enemy The struggle to end slavery united rich and poor. A treaty united the independent nations. The sperm and egg unite to form an embryo. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Race in one of the happiest cities in the U.S. – a mecca where wellness, outdoor and health enthusiasts unite under nearly 300 days of sunshine a year.Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 Premiering in 2019, The Umbrella Academy follows a family of superhero siblings who must unite together to protect the world. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Premiering in 2019, The Umbrella Academy follows a family of superhero siblings who must unite together to protect the world. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2022 The effort was launched in July 2020, showing what can flower when neighbors unite.Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 But some colleagues saw the one-time police hostage negotiator as the lawmaker who could unite a fractured GOP caucus. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2022 The effort would raise consciousness about the earth’s dire predicament, unite people of faith and engage individuals, not just institutions. Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 The tools, which unite the expertise of social scientists, gender experts and breeders, have been piloted in Uganda, Nigeria and Zimbabwe to set priorities for the development of new lines of sweet potato, cassava and beans. Vivian Polar, Scientific American, 25 July 2022 The flag was meant to mobilize and unite all of the people of the African diaspora. Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2022
Noun
Dwarves, Elves, Men, and Harfoots (precursors to Hobbits, who share a similar disdain for footwear) unite in a quest to combat the evil Sauron. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2022 The next day, Mars and Uranus unite as Mars connects with the North Node in Taurus, according to Lisa Stardust, author of Saturn Return Survival Guide and The Astrology Deck. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 24 July 2022 Five boys faced with the realities of adulthood unite for a final adventure: hunting down a magical flower that will make their wishes come true. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 17 July 2022 Hence Washington’s desire to see Japan and South Korea unite. Paula Hancocks, CNN, 18 May 2022 Alison Sweeney, Lacey Chabert and Autumn Reeser unite in a new film series starting Jan. 8. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 30 Nov. 2021 Can Democrats and business unite against a common enemy? Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 25 Nov. 2021 The Ravens gave up the most passing yards in Week 1 (409 yards), and this was against one of the weaker offensive unite in the league. Zack Jones, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2021 For a while, at least, the spirit of September 12th helped a country divided over the 2000 election unite against a common enemy.NBC News, 12 Sep. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French uniter, from Latin unitus, past participle of unire, from unus one — more at one
Noun
obsolete unite united, from Middle English unit, from Latin unitus, past participle