Rejoin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈjȯin/ re·join

Meaning & Definition of Rejoin

Rejoin (verb)

  1. to answer the replication of the plaintiff
  2. to join again
  3. to say often sharply or critically in response especially as a reply to a reply

Rejoin (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

    "when I asked my daughter if she wouldn't mind picking up dinner on her way home from soccer practice, she rejoined, Only if you wouldn't mind me taking out the pickup later tonight!"

    similar: answer, come back, reply, respond, retort, return, riposte
    related: acknowledge, comment, communicate, correspond, react, remark, counter, defend, deny, explain, field, rebut, refute
    opposite: ask, inquire, question
    near: challenge, cross-examine, examine, grill, interrogate, pump, quiz, poll, query, survey

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rejoin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rejoin:

answer, come back, reply, respond, retort, return, riposte

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rejoin

Words with the opposite meaning of Rejoin:

ask, inquire, question

Related Words for Rejoin

acknowledge, comment, communicate, correspond, react, remark, counter, defend, deny, explain, field, rebut, refute

Near Antonyms of Rejoin

challenge, cross-examine, examine, grill, interrogate, pump, quiz, poll, query, survey

Word Forms of Rejoin

Inflections: rejoined, rejoining, rejoins

Origin & Etymology of Rejoin

Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre, from re- + joindre to join join:1

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Rejoin

What does "Rejoin" mean?

"Rejoin" means to answer the replication of the plaintiff. As a verb, it is defined as: to answer the replication of the plaintiff.

What is another word for "Rejoin"?

Other words for "Rejoin" include answer, come back, reply, respond, retort, return and riposte. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rejoin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rejoin"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rejoin". Common alternatives include answer, come back, reply, respond, retort, return and riposte.

What is the opposite of "Rejoin"?

Antonyms of "Rejoin" include ask, inquire and question. Near antonyms include challenge, cross-examine, examine and grill.

How do you use "Rejoin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rejoin" in a sentence: "when I asked my daughter if she wouldn't mind picking up dinner on her way home from soccer practice, she rejoined, Only if you wouldn't mind me taking out the pickup later tonight!".

Is "Rejoin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rejoin" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rejoin"?

"Rejoin" is pronounced /ri-ˈjȯin/ and divided into syllables as re·join.

What is the origin of the word "Rejoin"?

"Rejoin" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre, from re- + joindre to join join:1. First known use: 15th centuryi.