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retrieve

/ɹiˈtɹiv/

noun

Meaning

  • A retrieval

  • The return of a difficult ball

  • A seeking again; a discovery.

  • The recovery of game once sprung.

verb

Meaning

  • 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.

  • To remember or recall something.

  • To fetch or carry back something.

  • To fetch and bring in game.

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

  • To fetch and bring in game systematically.

    "Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving."

  • To fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game.

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

  • To make a difficult but successful return of the ball.

  • To remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).