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Uniting

/juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    The act of bringing together or joining into a single entity.

    "The uniting of the two companies created a powerful new organization."
  2. 2

    To come together for a common purpose or goal.

    "The community is uniting to support local businesses during the crisis."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'uniting' is derived from the Middle English 'uniten', which comes from the Old French 'unir', originating from the Latin 'unire', meaning 'to make one'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass the act of bringing together or joining into a single entity.

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