unites
v. B1 Intermediate US //juˈnaɪts// UK //juːnˈaɪts// unites
v. to bring different people or things together to act as one group. You use this when people agree on a goal or join together.
v. to join or combine separate parts into a single, cohesive whole. Often describes the act of bringing people together for a shared purpose or under a common identity.
The common goal unites the whole team.
The new leader hopes to find a policy that unites the different factions of the party before the election.
While the two nations have distinct cultural histories, their shared economic interests often create a platform that unites them against external market pressures.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is the third-person singular present form of 'unite'.