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retrieve

/riˈtriːv/ verb · British & US
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What does retrieve mean?

verb

To get or bring back something that has been lost, forgotten, or taken away. To recover or regain something.

Example

"She retrieved her lost phone from the couch cushion."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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