reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
reunited; reuniting; reunites

transitive verb

: to bring together again

intransitive verb

: to come together again : rejoin

Examples of reunite in a Sentence

The police reunited the woman and her son. We need a candidate who can reunite the party. The band reunited for a special concert.
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In any case, this is an ensemble Western with four concurrent storylines revolving around Emmett (Scott Glenn), who sets out to reunite with his family in the eponymous Texas town before treking to the promised land of California. Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 From Friday through Sunday, stars of beloved 1990s shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, Charmed, Saved by the Bell and more are reuniting in Connecticut to celebrate all the things fans love about that era. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 The actor will also reunite in the new Avengers movie with his co-stars including Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier / Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops). Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025 The model reunited with Stern for her first cover of American Vogue in April 1967. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reunite

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin reunitus, past participle of reunire, from Latin re- + Late Latin unire to unite — more at unite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reunite was in the 15th century

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“Reunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunite. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

reunite

verb
re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
: to come or bring together again after a separation

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