Cool MateMeaning of Retrieve
to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be
In simple words: To get something back that was lost or kept away.
Retrieve in a sentence
- She bent to retrieve her comb from the floor.
- The dog retrieved the ball from the water.
- The police have managed to retrieve some of the stolen money.
- to retrieve information from the database
- The program allows you to retrieve items quickly by searching under a keyword.
- You can only **retrieve the situation** by apologizing.
- Employers are anxious to retrieve the investment they have made in training their employees.
How to use Retrieve
Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in technology and data discussions. Less appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing physical retrieval.
Grammar pattern
retrieve + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 're-treasure' — picture finding a lost treasure.
Related words
Collocations with Retrieve
- retrieve data
- retrieve information
- retrieve a memory
- retrieve a document
Synonyms for Retrieve
Common mistakes with Retrieve
- Confused with 'receipt' — they have different meanings.
- Using 'retrieve' with inanimate objects, when it’s often used with information or data.
- Omitting the object; 'retrieve' must be followed by what is being retrieved.
Retrieve appears in
Retrieve in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
استعادة, استرجع, جلب
استعادة شيء تم فقده أو حجبه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফিরিয়ে আনা, উদ্ধার করা
হারিয়ে যাওয়া বা সরিয়ে নেওয়া কিছু ফেরত পাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
wiedererlangen, zurückholen, abrufen
Etwas zurückbekommen, das verloren ging oder weggenommen wurde.
- SpanishEspañol
Recuperar, Obtener
Conseguir algo que se perdió o que te quitaron.
- Persianفارسی
بازیابی کردن
برای بهدست آوردن چیزی که گم شده یا دور نگهداشته شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Récupérer, retrouver
Reprendre quelque chose qui a été perdu ou gardé loin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वापस पाना, पुनः प्राप्त करना
खोई हुई या दूर रखी गई चीज़ को वापस पाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Recuperare, Riprendere
Ottenere indietro qualcosa che è stato perso o trattenuto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recuperar, buscar
Pegar algo de volta que foi perdido ou guardado.
- RussianРусский
Вернуть, достать, извлечь
Вернуть что-то потерянное или отобранное.
- Urduاردو
واپس لینا، حاصل کرنا
کوئی گم شدہ یا روکی ہوئی چیز واپس حاصل کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
取回, 找回, 恢复
把丢失或被拿走的东西弄回来。
More words like Retrieve
- Recover
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Retrieve
What does Retrieve mean?
To get something back that was lost or kept away.
What is the definition of Retrieve?
to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be
How do you use Retrieve in a sentence?
She bent to retrieve her comb from the floor.
Can you give another example of Retrieve?
The dog retrieved the ball from the water.
What are synonyms for Retrieve?
Common alternatives include recover.
What is the opposite of Retrieve?
Opposite meanings include discard, lose.
What words go with Retrieve?
It commonly pairs with retrieve data, retrieve information, retrieve a memory, retrieve a document.
What are common mistakes when using Retrieve?
Confused with 'receipt' — they have different meanings. Using 'retrieve' with inanimate objects, when it’s often used with information or data. Omitting the object; 'retrieve' must be followed by what is being retrieved.
How do you pronounce Retrieve?
US: /["/rɪˈtriːv/","/rɪˈtriːvz/","/rɪˈtriːvd/","/rɪˈtriːvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈtriːv/","/rɪˈtriːvz/","/rɪˈtriːvd/","/rɪˈtriːvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Retrieve?
Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in technology and data discussions. Less appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing physical retrieval.
What CEFR level is Retrieve?
"Retrieve" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.