Retrieve

/ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To regain or get back something..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To regain or get back something.
2. (transitive) To rescue (a creature).
3. (transitive) To salvage something
4. (transitive) To remedy or rectify something.
5. (transitive) To remember or recall something.
6. (transitive) To fetch or carry back something, especially (computing) a file or data record.
7. (transitive) To fetch and bring in game.
8. (intransitive) To fetch and bring in game systematically.

Example Sentences

to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball

With late repentance now they would retrieve / The bodies they forsook, and wish to live.

to retrieve them from their cold, trivial conceits

The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved.

Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving.

Most dogs love retrieving, regardless of what object is thrown.

Accept my sorrow, and retrieve my fall.

There is much to be done […] and much to be retrieved.

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Word Forms

• retrieves
• retrieving
• retrieved

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