reunite
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- reunitable adjective
- reuniter noun
Etymology
Origin of reunite
1585–95; < Medieval Latin reūnīt ( us ) (past participle of reūnīre ), equivalent to Latin re- re- + ūnītus joined together; unite 1
Example Sentences
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If you’ve ever lost something valuable on a Metro bus or train and assumed it was gone forever, take heart: There is a system for reuniting riders with their possessions.
From Los Angeles Times
Disembarking in Egypt was an option, but meant leaving his luggage - including the racquets, kit and equipment which are his livelihood - with no guarantee when he would be reunited with it.
From BBC
The group reunited at Payne's funeral to pay tribute to their former band member.
From BBC
Even if an immigrant reunites with some or all of the belongings confiscated, the intervening time often takes its toll and leaves them in a vulnerable state.
From Salon
He and others transported supplies into Iraq and provided security for private contractors, according to the article, which described a homecoming during which family members were reunited with servicemembers in a church gymnasium.
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