reclaim

Elementary

/rɪˈkleɪm/

verb
To get something back or restore it

reclaim in a sentence

  • “They worked to reclaim the lost park.”
  • “Sons and daughters are proudly reclaiming the traditions that their parents had forgotten.”
  • “She reclaimed the title of world champion this year.”
  • “You might be able to reclaim some of the money you contributed.”

What does “reclaim” mean?

reclaim (verb) means to get something back or restore it. It is pronounced /rɪˈkleɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "reclaim" mean?
reclaim (verb) means: To get something back or restore it
How do you pronounce "reclaim"?
"reclaim" is pronounced /rɪˈkleɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "reclaim" in a sentence?
Here is "reclaim" used in a sentence: They worked to reclaim the lost park.

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