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

This album reunites the Stones for a reminder that there’s no adversity that can’t be overcome if these former drug sommeliers are not only still vertical but formidable. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026

So, when William Keys, who had been missing in Kansas City for over five weeks, was reunited with his wife yesterday, the two embraced for over 15 minutes. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's kids have reportedly reunited with their grandfather King Charles and Queen Camilla after four years. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Parents reunited with children, victims pulled from danger, and dangerous individuals removed from our streets. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 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

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt 

: to come or bring together again after a separation