retrieve

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

To get something back.

Meaning of «retrieve»

verb

to get something back

He tried to retrieve his password from an old email.

Translation

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«retrieve» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

get something back

regainget back something you lost, like control or healthHe slowly regained his strength.

recoverget back something lost or stolen; also get wellThe police recovered the stolen car.

retrievego and get something back from a placeThe dog retrieved the ball from the lake.

reclaimask for or take back what belongs to youYou can reclaim your bag at the desk.

Word family

retrieve B2 · verbretrieval B2 · nounretriever B2 · nounretrievable C1 · adjectiveirretrievable B2 · adjective

← retrieval retriever →