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

They were reunited earlier this year with their owner, who decided to sell them through Heritage Auctions.

From BBC

So strong was their bond that Cher wanted to reunite with her first husband while carrying the baby of her second husband.

From Los Angeles Times

In the documentary, Osmond said that he and Jackson would reunite to “laugh and reminisce” about their childhoods.

From Salon

And the on-screen family from sitcom Outnumbered will reunite for a sketch, ahead of their own forthcoming festive special.

From BBC

Upon hearing the code word, employees are meant to discreetly intervene, helping the person get to safety by reuniting them with friends, calling a taxi, or contacting the police if necessary.

From BBC

Related Words

• join
• reconcile
• reconvene
• rejoin
• reunify