reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt 

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

The Phantom Menace Bring the galaxy far, far away into your home (and onto your desk or bookcase) by reuniting six of the main characters of The Phantom Menace with this 732-piece set. —Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026

In September, when the tour was first announced, Snider raved about reuniting with fellow bandmates French, Ojeda, Rusell Pzütto and Joe Franco. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026

Some met for the first time, while others reunited with longtime friends. —Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

Liam has since been reunited with his hat and continues to wear it, even inside the house, his dad said Thursday. —Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for reunite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt 

: to come or bring together again after a separation