What does retake mean?
Retake means To take something again..
Retake
/ɹiːˈteɪk/ · verb
Meaning
To take something again..
Definitions by Sense
- To take something again.
- To take something back.
- To capture or occupy somewhere again.
- To photograph or film again.
- a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
- an instance of resitting an examination
Example Sentences
The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.
Synonyms for retake
Antonyms for retake
Related Words
Word Forms
- retakes
- retaking
- retook
- retaken
- re-take
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for retake?
Common synonyms include recapture, reshoot.
What is the opposite of retake?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use retake in a sentence?
The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.
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