rejoin
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for rejoin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To join again with a group after being separated from it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use rejoin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rejoin the group
rejoin the conversation
Etymology
This came into English as Middle English rejoynen, derived partly from Middle French rejoin- (the stem of rejoindre, itself from re- (“again”) plus joindre (“to join”)), and partly from re- plus joynen. On the surface, it analyses as re- + join. It is a doublet of rejoinder.
Full origin of rejoin →Frequently asked questions
What does “rejoin” mean?
The word “rejoin” means to join again with a group after being separated from it. In plain terms, to join something again, or to answer back in conversation.
How do you pronounce “rejoin”?
“Rejoin” is pronounced rih-JOYN (/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “rejoin” in a sentence?
Here is “rejoin” used in a sentence: “After recovering from injury, she rejoined the team.”
What part of speech is “rejoin”?
“Rejoin” is a verb.
Is “rejoin” a common word?
“Rejoin” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “rejoin” have?
“Rejoin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to join again with a group after being separated from it.
