Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reclaim
verb
/rɪˈkleɪm/
Definition
To take back or recover something that was lost or taken away.
Examples
- After the renovation, they decided to reclaim the old warehouse as a community center.
- She worked hard to reclaim her health after the illness.
- The government plans to reclaim polluted land and restore it for public use.
Meaning
To regain possession or control over something, often referring to making something usable again.
Synonyms
- retrieve
- regain
- recover
- rescue
- reestablish
