RETRIEVE

/ɹiˈtɹiv/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12

Definition

  1. verb get or find back. — synonyms: recover, find, regain
  2. verb go for and bring back.
  3. verb run after, pick up, and bring to the master.
  4. verb recall knowledge from memory. — synonyms: remember, recall, call_back, call_up, recollect, think

Examples

  • “to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball”
  • “The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved.”
  • “Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving.”

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