reunite — To bring together again after a period of separation. To come together again as a group or pair.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To bring together again after a period of separation. To come together again as a group or pair.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The lost dog was reunited with its owner thanks to a microchip.
- My socks were finally reunited in the laundry - it was an emotional moment.
- The high school reunion will reunite classmates after 20 years.
reunite
VERB[/ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/]
To bring together again after a period of separation. To come together again as a group or pair.
To bring together again after a period of separation. To come together again as a group or pair.
One flame can invite and reunite, making hearts ignite!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 're-' meaning 'again' combined with 'unite' from Latin 'unus' meaning 'one'. The word emerged in the 16th century to express the idea of coming together again after separation.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + unite (to make one, from Latin 'unus' meaning one)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The lost dog was reunited with its owner thanks to a microchip.”
“My socks were finally reunited in the laundry - it was an emotional moment.”
“The high school reunion will reunite classmates after 20 years.”
“Pizza and my mouth were reunited after a week of dieting.”
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