Sekirov Dictionary

retrieve

UK /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/US /ɹəˈtɹiv/

verb 11
noun 4
forms 5

verb11

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To regain or get back something.
- With late repentance now they would retrieve / The bodies they forsook, and wish to live. — 1697
•
To fetch or carry back something, especially (computing) a file or data record.
- to retrieve them from their cold, trivial conceits — 1714
•
To fetch and bring in game.
- The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved.
•
To fetch and bring in game systematically.
- Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving.
•
To fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game.
- Most dogs love retrieving, regardless of what object is thrown.
To rescue (a creature).
To salvage something
To remedy or rectify something.
•
To remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).
- Accept my sorrow, and retrieve my fall. — 1718
To remember or recall something.
To make a difficult but successful return of the ball.

noun4

A retrieval.
The return of a difficult ball.
(no longer used) A seeking again; a discovery.
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(no longer used) The recovery of game once sprung.
- we'll bring Wax to the retrieve — 1625

forms

retrieved · retrieving · retrieves · retrieveth · retrievest

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