retrieve

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɹiˈtɹiv/

Noun

retrieve noun

A retrieval
The return of a difficult ball
A seeking again; a discovery.
The recovery of game once sprung.

Verb

retrieve verb

To regain or get back something.“to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball”
To rescue (a creature).
To salvage something
To remedy or rectify something.

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Synonyms

recover regain call back recall find recollect remind remember call up think recovery resume reclaim rehabilitate recovering reinstate

Associated

briefcase retrieving clue retrieval artifact stolen retrieved memories treasure bag sword item

Rhymes

naive heave reprieve conceive perceive cleave relieve believe reave achieve

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