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retrieve

The correct spelling is retrieve.

How to pronounce retrieve

/ɹiˈtɹiv/
noun

IPA: /ɹiˈtɹiv/

Say it like: Ret-ree-ve

The correct spelling is retrieve. A retrieval For example: "to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball"

Usage Examples

to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball

The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved.

Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A retrieval
  2. 2.The return of a difficult ball
  3. 3.A seeking again; a discovery.
  4. 4.The recovery of game once sprung.

verb

  1. 1.To regain or get back something.
  2. 2.To rescue (a creature).
  3. 3.To salvage something
  4. 4.To remedy or rectify something.
  5. 5.To remember or recall something.

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