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unify

verb/ˈjuː.nə.faɪ/

to bring together or combine into a single entity or group

The organization's mission is to unify diverse communities under a common goal of sustainability.

mergeuniteconsolidate
word origin — from Latin 'unificare', from 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 160

Set 160 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: unify, validate, arraign, concur, confine. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. unify · verb/ˈjuː.nə.faɪ/

    to bring together or combine into a single entity or group

    The organization's mission is to unify diverse communities under a common goal of sustainability.

    Synonyms: merge, unite, consolidate

    Origin: from Latin 'unificare', from 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'

  2. validate · verb/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/

    to confirm the truth or accuracy of something

    The research conducted by the scientists helped to validate the theory proposed in earlier studies.

    Synonyms: confirm, verify, authenticate

    Origin: from Latin 'validare', meaning 'to make valid'

  3. arraign · verb/əˈreɪn/

    to formally accuse someone of a crime in a court of law

    The judge decided to arraign the suspect on multiple charges, including theft and assault.

    Synonyms: accuse, charge, indict

    Origin: Middle English 'areine' from Old French 'arainer', based on Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'reginare' (to call to account)

  4. concur · verb/kənˈkɜr/

    to agree or have the same opinion

    The committee members all concurred with the proposed changes to the policy.

    Synonyms: agree, concur, coincide

    Origin: from Latin 'concurrere' meaning 'to run together'

  5. confine · verb/kənˈfaɪn/

    to restrict or limit within certain boundaries

    The new policies will confine the use of plastic bags in the city to reduce waste.

    Synonyms: restrict, limit, enclose

    Origin: Middle English 'confin', from Old French 'confiner', from Latin 'confinare', meaning 'to bound together'.