unite vs modify

unite and modify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unite	No	No	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of unite; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than unite:

Other hypernyms of unite include alter, change.

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of unite; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than unite:

unite: bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation
modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of unite include alter, change.

unite (verb)	modify (verb)
become one	make less severe or harsh or extreme
join or combine	add a modifier to a constituent
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation
have or possess in combination
be or become joined or united or linked