retrieve
Elementary/rɪˈtriːv/
- verb
- To get back something by looking for it
retrieve in a sentence
- “He retrieved his lost phone under the couch.”
- “Many archaeological relics were retrieved from the site.”
- “Police retrieved his stolen car.”
- “You can quickly retrieve data.”
What does “retrieve” mean?
retrieve (verb) means to get back something by looking for it. It is pronounced /rɪˈtriːv/. 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 "retrieve" mean?
- retrieve (verb) means: To get back something by looking for it
- How do you pronounce "retrieve"?
- "retrieve" is pronounced /rɪˈtriːv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "retrieve" in a sentence?
- Here is "retrieve" used in a sentence: He retrieved his lost phone under the couch.
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