reunite

[ ree-yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, re·u·nit·ed, re·u·nit·ing.

1. to unite again, as after separation.

reunite

/ ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt /

verb

1. to bring or come together again

Derived Forms

• ˌreuˈniter, noun
• ˌreuˈnitable, adjective

Other Words From

• reu·nita·ble adjective
• reu·niter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reunite¹

1585–95; < Medieval Latin reūnīt ( us ) (past participle of reūnīre ), equivalent to Latin re- re- + ūnītus joined together; unite ¹

Example Sentences

The policy sparked backlash when children were sent to shelters while their parents were prosecuted with no plans to reunite them.

From BBC

Lucky Chap will reunite with Fennell for her “Wuthering Heights” adaptation, and will back upcoming movie treatments of “Monopoly” and the “Sims” video game franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

“Conclave” offered Tucci the opportunity to reunite with some former co-stars.

From Los Angeles Times

She knew she wanted to stay in L.A. and was hopeful that she might be able to get an apartment that would allow her to reunite with her kids, who had moved to Las Vegas with her sister.

From Los Angeles Times

In September, McKinley drove to Las Vegas to reunite with her kids.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• join
• reconcile
• reconvene
• rejoin
• reunify