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Meaning
The word "retrieve" means to get something back, particularly something that has been lost, misplaced, or is otherwise out of reach. It can refer to recovering physical items, or it can mean recalling information from memory or databases.
Synonyms
- Get back
- Recover
- Regain
- Fetch
- Reclaim
Antonyms
- Lose
- Discard
- Forfeit
- Abandon
Etymology
The word "retrieve" comes from the Middle English word "retriue," which is derived from the Old French "retrouver," meaning "to find again." This, in turn, comes from the Latin "retractare," which means "to draw back."
Examples
- After searching for hours, I was finally able to retrieve my lost phone from under the couch.
- The software allows users to retrieve deleted files from their computer.
- He tried to retrieve the information he needed for his project by checking various online sources.
- The dog ran after the ball and was quick to retrieve it for his owner.