retake

¹re·take

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈtāk\

re·took\-ˈtu̇k\re·tak·en\-ˈtā-kən\re·tak·ing

Definition of RETAKE

transitive verb

1

: to take or receive again

2

: recapture

3

: to photograph again

Examples of RETAKE

1. They helped their party retake the Senate.
2. He retook the lead close to the finish line.
3. We will have to retake the photograph.
4. Students can retake the test.

First Known Use of RETAKE

15th century

Related to RETAKE

Synonyms: get back, reacquire, recapture, reclaim, re-collect, recoup, regain, repossess, recover, retrieve

Related Words: recruit, replenish; redeem, repurchase; rescue

Near Antonyms: lose, mislay, misplace

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Rhymes with RETAKE

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