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Recaptured: meaning, definitions and examples

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recaptured

 

[ ˈrɛkæptʃərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Recaptured is the past tense of the verb 'recapture', which means to capture again or to regain something that has been lost. This can apply to physical entities, like a person or animal that has escaped, or to more abstract concepts, such as a feeling or an idea. In many contexts, recaptured emphasizes retrieving something that was once within reach and has since eluded possession.

Synonyms

reacquire, recapture, recover

Examples of usage

  • The escaped prisoner was recaptured after several days.
  • She recaptured the memories of her childhood through her old photographs.
  • After losing the championship last year, the team recaptured their title this season.

Translations

Translations of the word "recaptured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recapturado

🇮🇳 फिर से पकड़ लिया गया

🇩🇪 wiedergefangen

🇮🇩 ditangkap kembali

🇺🇦 переутриманий

🇵🇱 ponownie schwytany

🇯🇵 再捕獲された

🇫🇷 recapturé

🇪🇸 recapturado

🇹🇷 tekrar yakalanmış

🇰🇷 재포획된

🇸🇦 أعيد القبض عليه

🇨🇿 znovu zajatý

🇸🇰 znovu zajatý

🇨🇳 重新捕获

🇸🇮 ponovno ujet

🇮🇸 aftur tekin

🇰🇿 қайта ұсталған

🇬🇪 გადაყვანილი

🇦🇿 təkrar tutulan

🇲🇽 recapturado

Etymology

The term 'recaptured' originates from the prefix 're-', which means again, and the root word 'capture', derived from the Latin 'captura'. 'Captura' comes from 'capere', meaning to seize or take. The term began to appear in the English language in the late Middle Ages. Initially, it was often used in military contexts, referring to the act of taking something back from an enemy. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a variety of contexts where something lost is regained, whether in literal or metaphorical terms. The evolution of the word reflects the broader human experience of loss and recovery, resonating in narratives across history, from politics to personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,102, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.