Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retook

verb
/riːˈtuːk/
Definition
To take something again or anew, especially in the context of recapturing or reassessing.
Examples
  • After losing the first battle, the army retook the city in a surprising counter-attack.
  • She retook the exam to improve her score.
  • They retook the photograph from a different angle.
Meaning
The action of taking or capturing something again, often after a previous attempt or situation.
Synonyms
  • recaptured
  • reacquired
  • reassessed