Word
reunite
Phoneticsre·unite
US/ˌɹiuˈnaɪt/
UK/ɹˌiːjuːnˈaɪt/
Definition
v. to come together again after being apart for a long time.
v. to bring together or come together again after a period of separation. Often used in the context of family members, political groups, or lost items.
Examples
“The two sisters will reunite at the airport tomorrow.”
“After twenty years of living in different countries, the family finally managed to reunite for a holiday.”
“The diplomatic mission aims to reunite the fractured provinces under a single administrative body, though historical grievances continue to complicate the peace process.”
Examples
simple
“The two sisters will reunite at the airport tomorrow.”
contextual
“After twenty years of living in different countries, the family finally managed to reunite for a holiday.”
complex
“The diplomatic mission aims to reunite the fractured provinces under a single administrative body, though historical grievances continue to complicate the peace process.”
Usage
Can be used transitively ('reunite the family') or intransitively ('the family reunited').
Pitfall
They reunited themselves after the war.
They reunited after the war.
When used intransitively to mean 'come together', the verb does not require a reflexive pronoun.
Real-World Examples
“Now they’ve been separated, and no one will tell them when – or if – they’ll be reunited.” “Diego Simeone, beginning his 15th full season in charge of Atlético, reunites with Mourinho in the dugout for the Madrid derby.” Etymology
From re- + unite.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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