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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Reunited

Talking to a friend about getting together with another friend after a long hiatus. I say:

Must be exciting, reuniting with James. Or

Must be exciting to be reunited with James.

Are both useable and interchangeable? Thanks!

They were never a couple. It's two guys I'm talking about. They were best friends before James went abroad.
  

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PreciousJones They were never a couple. In that case I would not use the verb "reunite". I would say "see James again".

— CalifJim

  • PreciousJones They were never a couple.
  • In that case I would not use the verb "reunite".
  • I would say "see James again".
  • To me "to reunite with someone" almost suggests resuming a relationship that had previously ended in divorce.
  • It must be exciting to see James again.
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PreciousJonesThey were never a couple.
In that case I would not use the verb "reunite". I would say "see James again".

To me "to reunite with someone" almost suggests resuming a relationship that had previously ended in divorce.

It must be exciting to see James again.

CJ
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Hi,

PreciousJones,

I've already answered this question here: exciting?
CalifJim To me "to reunite with someone" almost suggests resuming a relationship that had previously ended in divorce.It must be exciting to see James again.CJ
CJ,
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RegardsReunite doesn't necessarily have negative connotations, to my mind.
To mine either. "Heartwarming" rather. Husband and wife. Mother and son. Especially after a forced separation beyond their control.

I just don't see it as particularly heartwarming if two guys meet up in the situation described above -- not heartwarming enough for me, anywa
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Hi,

Got it. Thanks for your comment. Emotion: smile

Regards
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