Reacquire: meaning, definitions and examples
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reacquire
[ ˌriːəˈkwaɪər ]
business
To acquire (something) again, especially after having lost or been deprived of it.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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reacquire |
Best used when talking about getting back possession of something that was previously owned or held.
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regain |
Often used when referencing capabilities, emotions, or conditions being restored after having been lost.
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recover |
Commonly used when talking about health, money, or a state of normalcy after a loss, accident, or setback.
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retrieve |
Usually used when fetching or bringing back an object, often from a specific place.
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Examples of usage
- He reacquired the company after it went bankrupt.
- She reacquired her childhood home years later.
legal
To regain possession or control of something, typically through legal means.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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reacquire |
Use this when you are obtaining something again after having lost or given it up for a period of time, often in formal or official contexts.
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repossess |
This term is often used in legal or financial contexts and typically involves taking back property due to a failure to meet payment obligations. It can have a negative connotation.
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reclaim |
This term is used when you are taking back something that was taken away, surrendered, or lost, often with a sense of rightful ownership or entitlement.
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recoup |
Commonly used in financial or business contexts, this word refers to recovering money or losses spent or invested.
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Examples of usage
- The lawyer helped him reacquire his property through a lawsuit.
- The artist reacquired the rights to his artwork.
Translations
Translations of the word "reacquire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 readquirir
🇮🇳 फिर से प्राप्त करना (phir se praapt karna)
🇩🇪 wiedererlangen
🇮🇩 mendapatkan kembali
🇺🇦 знову придбати
🇵🇱 odzyskać
🇯🇵 再取得する (さいしゅとくする, saishutokusuru)
🇫🇷 réacquérir
🇪🇸 readquirir
🇹🇷 yeniden elde etmek
🇰🇷 다시 얻다 (dasi eotta)
🇸🇦 استعادة (istirada)
🇨🇿 znovu získat
🇸🇰 znovu získať
🇨🇳 重新获得 (chóngxīn huòdé)
🇸🇮 ponovno pridobiti
🇮🇸 endurheimta
🇰🇿 қайтадан алу
🇬🇪 ხელახლა შეძენა (khelakhla shetsena)
🇦🇿 yenidən əldə etmək
🇲🇽 readquirir
Etymology
The word 'reacquire' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'acquire' meaning 'to get as one's own'. It first appeared in the mid-16th century with the meaning 'to get back'. Over time, the usage of 'reacquire' has become more common in business and legal contexts, referring to the act of obtaining something again, especially after it was lost or taken away.
See also: acquirable, acquirer, acquirers, acquiring, acquisition, acquisitiveness.