Rejoining — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈjȯin/ re·join

Meaning & Definition of Rejoining

Rejoining (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

Rejoining (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: answering, coming back, replying, responding, retorting, returning, riposting
    related: acknowledging, commenting, communicating, corresponding, reacting, remarking, countering, defending, denying, explaining, fielding, rebutting, refuting
    opposite: asking, inquiring, questioning
    near: challenging, cross-examining, examining, grilling, interrogating, pumping, quizzing, polling, querying, surveying

Related Entry: Rejoin (verb)

Rejoin is a different word from Rejoining. The synonyms below are for rejoin, not for rejoining.

  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 Rejoining

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rejoining:

answering, coming back, replying, responding, retorting, returning, riposting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rejoining

Words with the opposite meaning of Rejoining:

asking, inquiring, questioning

Related Words for Rejoining

acknowledging, commenting, communicating, corresponding, reacting, remarking, countering, defending, denying, explaining, fielding, rebutting, refuting

Near Antonyms of Rejoining

challenging, cross-examining, examining, grilling, interrogating, pumping, quizzing, polling, querying, surveying

Word Forms of Rejoining

Inflections: rejoined, rejoins

Origin & Etymology of Rejoining

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

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Rejoining

What does "Rejoining" mean?

"Rejoining" 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 "Rejoining"?

Other words for "Rejoining" include answering, coming back, replying, responding, retorting, returning and riposting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rejoining" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rejoining"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rejoining". Common alternatives include answering, coming back, replying, responding, retorting, returning and riposting.

What is the opposite of "Rejoining"?

Antonyms of "Rejoining" include asking, inquiring and questioning. Near antonyms include challenging, cross-examining, examining and grilling.

How do you use "Rejoining" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rejoining" 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 "Rejoining" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rejoining" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rejoining"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Rejoining"?

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