First Known Use: 15th century
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rejoin
verb re·join \ri-ˈjȯin, vt 1 is (ˌ)rē-\
: to become a member of (a group or organization) again
: to come together with (something) again
: to reply to (something said or written) especially in a rude or angry way
Full Definition of REJOIN
intransitive verb
: to answer the replication of the plaintiff
transitive verb
1
: to join again
2
: to say often sharply or critically in response especially as a reply to a reply
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Origin of REJOIN
Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre, from re- + joindre to join — more at join
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REJOIN Defined for Kids
rejoin
verb re·join \ri-ˈjȯin\
re·joinedre·join·ing
Definition of REJOIN for Kids
1
: to join again : return to <I rejoined my family after the trip.>
2
: to reply often in a sharp or critical way
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