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- [ri-treev]
- /rɪˈtriv/
- /rɪˈtriːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-treev]
- /rɪˈtriv/
Definitions of retrieve word
- verb with object retrieve to recover or regain: to retrieve the stray ball. 1
- verb with object retrieve to bring back to a former and better state; restore: to retrieve one's fortunes. 1
- verb with object retrieve to make amends for: to retrieve an error. 1
- verb with object retrieve to make good; repair: to retrieve a loss. 1
- verb with object retrieve Hunting. (of hunting dogs) to fetch (killed or wounded game). 1
- verb with object retrieve to draw back or reel in (a fishing line). 1
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Origin of retrieve
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English retreven < Middle French retroev-, retreuv-, tonic stem of retrouver to find again, equivalent to re- re- + trouver to find; see trover
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Retrieve
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retrieve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
retrieve usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retrieve
verb retrieve
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- ante up — If you ante up an amount of money, you pay your share, sometimes unwillingly.
- bring to — If you bring someone to when they are unconscious, you make them become conscious again.
- call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
Antonyms for retrieve
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