unite
gb/jˈunˌaɪt/ us/jˈunˌaɪt/
B2
Inglés
~ 5400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
bring people or things together
to bring people or things together so they act or exist as one group
Patrón de uso:
to unite [people/things] (into/into one/as) [group/organization]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"We are unite"* when they mean *"We unite"* (present simple verb) or *"We are united"* (adjective describing a state). Another issue is overusing *"unite"* instead of the more common verb *"join";* for example, *"I united the club"* is wrong, and should be *"I joined the club."* Both *"unite"* and *"unite together"* are heard, but *"unite"* alone is usually enough.
Sinónimos
join (more general; can mean simply becoming part of a group and may not always suggest forming a single whole)
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bring together (highlights the act of putting people or things in one place or group, without necessarily stressing long-term unity)
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unify (slightly more formal; often used for making systems, laws, or organizations into one consistent whole)
Antónimos
divide (highlights creating separation or disagreement between people or groups)
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split (suggests breaking one group into parts, often after conflict or disagreement)
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separate (focuses on keeping people or things apart rather than bringing them together)
Colocaciones
unite the country
|unite the party
|unite the family
|unite into one
|unite as a team
|unite with others
Temas
society
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The new president promised to unite the country after years of conflict.
- The two companies decided to unite to compete with larger rivals.
- Community leaders are working to unite local groups into one strong organization.
- The festival helps unite people from many different cultures.
- Several small parties united to form a new political movement.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The teacher tried to unite the class for the project.
- The small towns united and became one city.
- We must unite as a team to win.
- These three clubs united to make one big club.
Verbo
B2
state
2
share the same feeling or goal
to share the same feeling, idea, or goal with other people and act together
Patrón de uso:
to be united in/around/by/behind/against [feeling/aim/person]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use *"agree"* when *"unite"* or *"be united"* would be more natural for strong shared feeling or action, for example, *"We are all united in wanting change"* rather than just *"We all agree."* Prepositions also cause trouble: we usually say *"united in"* (a feeling), *"united against"* (something we oppose), or *"united behind"* (a leader or plan), not *"united on"* or *"united for"* in these cases.
Sinónimos
stand together (emphasizes emotional or moral support within a group, especially in difficult situations)
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pull together (more informal; focuses on people working cooperatively, especially to solve a problem)
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be of one mind (more formal or literary; stresses complete agreement in opinion)
Antónimos
be divided (stresses lack of agreement or unity of purpose within a group)
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disagree (focuses on holding different opinions rather than sharing one feeling or goal)
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split (suggests a group breaking apart because people no longer share the same view or purpose)
Colocaciones
unite against crime
|unite in their opposition
|unite behind their leader
|unite around a common goal
|unite in grief
|unite by a shared love
Temas
society
|emotions
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The team was united in its desire to win the championship.
- Families across the city united in grief after the accident.
- The workers quickly united against the new policy.
- The party is united behind its new leader.
- Fans around the world are united by their love of the game.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We are united in our wish for peace.
- The workers united against the new rule.
- The class united behind their friend.
- People in the town united in fear after the big fire.
Verbo
technical
C1
action
3
chemically combine into one substance
in science, to mix substances so they join and become one new substance
Patrón de uso:
to unite [substance] with [substance] (to form [compound])
Error frecuente:
Some learners try to use this technical sense in everyday situations where *"mix"* or *"combine"* is more natural; outside science, native speakers rarely talk about things *"uniting"* in this strict chemical way.
Sinónimos
combine (general scientific term; does not always suggest forming a completely new compound)
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react (focuses on the process of chemical change, not just joining)
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bond (emphasizes the formation of chemical bonds between atoms or molecules)
Antónimos
separate (general opposite; to cause a combined substance to come apart into its original components)
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break down (used when a compound splits into simpler substances)
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dissociate (technical term for molecules or ions splitting apart in solution)
Colocaciones
unite with oxygen
|unite with hydrogen
|unite to form
|atoms unite
|molecules unite
Temas
science
|chemistry
Ejemplos
- Hydrogen unites with oxygen to form water.
- Under high pressure, the gases unite to create a solid compound.
- These two elements unite readily at high temperatures.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Hydrogen unites with oxygen to make water.
- In this experiment, two gases unite to form a liquid.
- The metals unite and become a new material.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unite
AFI
GB/jˈunˌaɪt/
US/jˈunˌaɪt/
Sílabas y acento
unite (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (unite)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: unite
- 3rd Person Singular: unites
- Present Participle: uniting
- Past: united
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
unite against
1/jˈunˌaɪt əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
join together to oppose something
to come together with other people to fight or stop something you all do not want
Ejemplos
- Local residents decided to unite against the planned airport expansion.
- Several environmental groups united against the new mining project.
unite as one
1/jˈunˌaɪt ˈæz wˈʌn/
fixed phrase
come together as a single group
to come together and act like a single group instead of many separate people or parts
Ejemplos
- In times of crisis, we must unite as one.
- The coach told the players to unite as one before the final match.
unite behind
1/jˈunˌaɪt bɪhˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
join together to support someone
to come together to give strong support to one person, plan, or idea
Ejemplos
- The party finally united behind its new leader.
- Fans united behind the team after the difficult loss.
unite in marriage
1/jˈunˌaɪt ˈɪn mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
join two people in marriage
to make two people husband and wife (or spouses) in a formal wedding ceremony
Ejemplos
- The couple were united in marriage in a small church ceremony.
- The priest said a few words before uniting them in marriage.
unite with
1/jˈunˌaɪt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
join together with someone or something
to join another person, group, or thing so that you are together as one side or unit
Ejemplos
- The small organization chose to unite with a larger charity.
- Several villages united with each other to improve local services.