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.
Recent Examples on the Web Creed reunited for 2009’s Full Circle, but the industry had changed, the hits had dried up, and the mainstream had moved on. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 18 July 2024 After making his official solo debut with the single ‘Promise’ in 2018, Jimin became the first Korean soloist to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Like Crazy.’ BTS are currently on hiatus, but have promised to reunite in the future. Sara Merican, Deadline, 18 July 2024 Blur briefly reunited last year with their first album in eight years, going on tour throughout Europe and South America. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024 Some members of the original cast (including Flockhart but not Krakowski) reunited on stage at the Emmys earlier this year. Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reunite 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Reunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunite. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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