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54+ Words that rhyme with retrieve

Retrieve is a 2-syllable word with 54 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bereave, believe, aggrieve. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of retrieve

verb
  1. get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly"
  2. go for and bring back; "retrieve the car from the parking garage"
  3. run after, pick up, and bring to the master; "train the dog to retrieve"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "retrieve" in lyrics

See how retrieve is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

achieve
to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
aggrieve
infringe on the rights of cause to feel sorrow; "his behavior grieves his mother"
believe
accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War
bereave
deprive through death
cleave
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone" make by cutting into

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "retrieve" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bereave, believe, aggrieve create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "retrieve" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with retrieve?
Words that rhyme with retrieve include: bereave, believe, aggrieve, cleave, achieve, deceive, conceive, aleve, sleeve, disbelieve, and 44 more.
How many syllables does retrieve have?
Retrieve has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with retrieve?
There are 54 words that rhyme with retrieve: 54 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for retrieve in a song?
The strongest rhymes for retrieve in songwriting are bereave, believe, aggrieve. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with retrieve?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with retrieve include bereave, believe, aggrieve, cleave, achieve. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cleave, sleeve; 1-syllable: bereave, believe; 2-syllable: disbelieve, interleave. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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