reunite - Master This Word
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reunite Word Meanings
- to bring people back together after being apart
- to gather again
- to restore a relationship or connection
reunite Example Sentences
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reunite Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/
US
/ˌriː.juˈnaɪt/
reunite Word Etymology
re- = again + unite = to bring together. Origin: Latin 'reunire' → Old French 'reunir' → English. Image: Picture a family embracing after years of living apart, joyfully coming together once more.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Reunite means to bring people back together after being apart, to gather again, or to restore a relationship that has drifted apart. It often follows deliberate effort, travel, or shared events that help repair distance or misunderstanding. Common collocations include reunite with someone, reunite after years, or reunite a family or friends after a conflict. The verb emphasizes a return to an earlier connection rather than merely meeting again; you can say people reunite, or that two parties reunited. It contrasts with unite, which can mean to join for the first time rather than again.
Usage Reminders
- - Reunite with someone is standard; do not say reunite to someone.
- - Reunited is for past events; reuniting for ongoing action is fine with 'are reuniting'.
- - Use after a long separation to show restoration of a bond.
- - Do not use with locations; use with people (reunite with your family).
- - Distinguish from reunion (noun) and from unite (first-time joining).
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing reunite with unite or meet; they are not interchangeable in meaning.
- Forgetting the 'with someone' preposition; you reunite with someone, not reunite to someone.
- Using it to describe meeting in a place rather than restoring a bond.
- Assuming all reunions require long time apart; even short separations can lead to reunite.
- Mixing up the noun reunion with the verb reunite.
Thinking Differences
English speakers view reunite as returning to an existing bond after separation; it implies deliberate effort or emotion. Learners often mix it with unite or simply meet, and forget the with-person preposition or the nuance of 'again.'
Learning Tips
- Practice with family and old friends to recall the sense of returning.
- Pair reunite with with to reinforce correct collocation.
- Practice past tense: reunited; present participle: reuniting.
- Compare with unite and reunion to avoid overuse.
- Use after a clear period of separation to show restoration.
- Listen for nuance: emphasis on rekindling a preexisting bond.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'reunite'?
A.Separate
B.Explore
C.Come together
D.Build
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'reunite' used correctly?
A.She left to reunite her homework
B.He wants to reunite the puzzle pieces
C.They plan to reunite for lunch
D.The siblings like to reunite at the movies
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'reunite'?
A.Regroup
B.Disband
C.Disconnect
D.Separate
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an opposite word for 'reunite'?
A.Reconnect
B.Reconcile
C.Split
D.Merge
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'reunite' in a real-life situation?
A.Talking about separating a family
B.Talking about disbanding a team
C.Talking about merging two companies
D.Talking about reuniting with old friends
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