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Retrace Definition & Meaning

retrace
verb
  1. to go back over again; "we retraced the route we took last summer"; "trace your path"
  2. reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"

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Frequently asked questions

What does retrace mean?
to go back over again; "we retraced the route we took last summer"; "trace your path" reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
What part of speech is retrace?
Retrace is a verb.
How many definitions does retrace have?
Retrace has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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