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Recapture: meaning, definitions and examples

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recapture

 

[ riˈkæptʃər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

take back

To recapture means to regain possession or control of something that was lost or taken away.

Synonyms

reclaim, regain, repossess

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers recaptured the city from the enemy forces.
  • She hoped to recapture the magic of their first date.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terms, recapture refers to the act of capturing something again, such as a territory or a strategic position.

Synonyms

reconquest, retake

Examples of usage

  • The recapture of the enemy stronghold was a turning point in the war.

Translations

Translations of the word "recapture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recapturar

🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 zurückerobern

🇮🇩 merebut kembali

🇺🇦 повторно захопити

🇵🇱 odzyskać

🇯🇵 再捕獲する

🇫🇷 reprendre

🇪🇸 recapturar

🇹🇷 yeniden ele geçirmek

🇰🇷 재포착하다

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 znovu získat

🇸🇰 znovu získať

🇨🇳 重新捕获

🇸🇮 znova ujeti

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қайта қолға түсіру

🇬🇪 კვლავ დაჭერა

🇦🇿 yenidən ələ keçirmək

🇲🇽 recapturar

Etymology

The word 'recapture' originated from the Latin word 'recapturare', which means 'to take back'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of recapturing something lost or retaking control has been a common theme throughout history, especially in military contexts.

See also: captured, capturing, recapturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,355, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.