retrieve

Meanings

• Verb

  To get or recover (something that has been lost, misplaced, or forgotten)

• Verb

  To draw or bring back, as by an appeal or entreaty

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹiˈtɹiv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retrieve
recite , mite , cite , rite , bite , hite , kite , pite , spite , light , night , sight , right , fight , bright , height

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Homophones

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1. retreat
   

2. receive
   

3. reiterate
   

4. rejoice
   

5. rejuvenate
   

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Variants

List of all variants of retrieve that leads to same result
retrievabilities , retrievability , retrievable , retrieve , retrieved , retrieves , retrieving

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Forms

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retrieved, retrieving, retrieves, retrievedly

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Etymology

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Before 12th century. From Old French retrait, from re- 'back' + trait 'drawing'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'retrieve' is derived from the Old French word 'retrait', which means 'drawing back'.

2. The word 'retrieve' is often used in the context of computer programming to refer to the act of getting data from a storage location.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recovery: The act of regaining possession or control of something that was previously lost or stolen.

2. Restoration: The act of returning something to its original condition or state.

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Culture

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In literature, 'retrieve' has been used in various contexts such as in treasure hunts, recovery of lost memories, and in sports to refer to regaining possession of the ball. In art, the concept of 'retrieve' can be seen in sculptures and installations that represent the idea of recovering or restoring lost or damaged objects.

How to Memorize "retrieve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of reaching out and grabbing an object that you have lost.
   - Imagine yourself searching for a lost item and finally finding it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retrieve' with the image of a fisherman pulling in a net filled with fish.
   - Think of the word 'retrieve' as being similar to the word 'recover'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'retrieve' by thinking of the 'R' sound in 'retrieve' as representing 'reaching out' to get something back.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'retrieve' to help remember its meaning.

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