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Uncommonretrieve
The correct spelling is retrieve.
How to pronounce retrieve
/ɹiˈtɹiv/
nounIPA: /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.A retrieval
- 2.The return of a difficult ball
- 3.A seeking again; a discovery.
- 4.The recovery of game once sprung.
verb
- 1.To regain or get back something.
- 2.To rescue (a creature).
- 3.To salvage something
- 4.To remedy or rectify something.
- 5.To remember or recall something.
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