Retrieve Definition & Meaning
retrieve
- verb
- get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly"
- go for and bring back; "retrieve the car from the parking garage"
- run after, pick up, and bring to the master; "train the dog to retrieve"
- recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories"
"Retrieve" in song lyrics
See how retrieve is used in real songs:
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"Set your mind to achieve, with the knowledge you retrieve"
Big Pokey f/ Lil' O — That's All We Had -
"And it's one thing I believe in, don't ever leave and retrieve"
Crucial Conflict — I'm Bout to Explode -
"thinkin' up some back up to go on retrieve"
Eazy-E f/ N.W.A. — 2 Hard Mutha's
Words that rhyme with retrieve
Usage tips for "retrieve"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "retrieve" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for retrieve to find words that pair well.
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- What does retrieve mean?
- get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly" go for and bring back; "retrieve the car from the parking garage" run after, pick up, and bring to the master; "train the dog to retrieve" recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories"
- What part of speech is retrieve?
- Retrieve is a verb.
- How many definitions does retrieve have?
- Retrieve has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).