Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrieve
verb
/rɪˈtriːv/
Definition
To get something back or to regain possession of it.
Examples
- She was able to retrieve her lost files from the computer.
- The dog was trained to retrieve the ball from the water.
- He went back to retrieve his jacket from the restaurant.
Meaning
Retrieve means to bring back or find something that was lost or misplaced.
Synonyms
- Recover
- Regain
- Fetch
- Reclaim
- Refresh
