Unite vs. Merge — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unite and Merge
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Unite
To bring together so as to form a whole
The different structures are united in a single flower.
Merge
To combine or unite into a single entity
Merging two sets of data.
Merging two hospitals.
Unite
To combine (people) in interest, attitude, or action
United the rival factions of the party.
Merge
To become combined or united
"All the shadows on the wall shiver and merge into a single dark silhouette" (Chitra Divakaruni).
Unite
To join (a couple) in marriage.
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Merge
(transitive) To combine into a whole.
Headquarters merged the operations of the three divisions.
Unite
To have or demonstrate in combination
The course unites current theory and practice.
Merge
(intransitive) To combine into a whole.
The two companies merged.
Unite
To become joined, formed, or combined into a unit
When reproductive cells unite.
Merge
To blend gradually into something else.
The lanes of traffic merged.
Unite
To join and act together in a common purpose or endeavor.
Merge
The joining together of multiple sources.
There are often accidents at that traffic merge.
The merge of the two documents failed.
Unite
(transitive) To bring together as one.
The new government will try to unite the various factions.
I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures.
Merge
To cause to be swallowed up; to immerse; to sink; to absorb.
To merge all natural . . . sentiment in inordinate vanity.
Whig and Tory were merged and swallowed up in the transcendent duties of patriots.
Unite
(reciprocal) To come together as one.
If we want to win, we will need to unite.
Merge
To be sunk, swallowed up, or lost.
Native irresolution had merged in stronger motives.
Unite
A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, first produced during the reign of King James I, and bearing a legend indicating the king's intention of uniting the kingdoms of England and Scotland.
Merge
Become one;
Germany unified officially in 1990
Will the two Koreas unify?
Unite
To put together so as to make one; to join, as two or more constituents, to form a whole; to combine; to connect; to join; to cause to adhere; as, to unite bricks by mortar; to unite iron bars by welding; to unite two armies.
Merge
Mix together different elements;
The colors blend well
Unite
Hence, to join by a legal or moral bond, as families by marriage, nations by treaty, men by opinions; to join in interest, affection, fellowship, or the like; to cause to agree; to harmonize; to associate; to attach.
Under his great vicegerent reign abide,United as one individual soul.
The king proposed nothing more than to unite his kingdom in one form of worship.
Merge
Join or combine;
We merged our resources
Unite
To become one; to be cemented or consolidated; to combine, as by adhesion or mixture; to coalesce; to grow together.
Unite
To join in an act; to concur; to act in concert; as, all parties united in signing the petition.
Unite
United; joint; as, unite consent.
Unite
Act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
Unite
Become one;
Germany unified officially in 1990
Will the two Koreas unify?
Unite
Have or possess in combination;
She unites charm with a good business sense
Unite
Be or become joined or united or linked;
The two streets connect to become a highway
Our paths joined
The travelers linked up again at the airport
Unite
Join or combine;
We merged our resources
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