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Retook Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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retook

[riหหˆtuหk ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

academic context

Retook is the past tense of retake, which means to take something again. This can refer to retaking a test, exam, or photograph when the original was unsatisfactory or failed. It conveys the idea of repetition in order to improve or redo something.

Synonyms

re-photographed, reattempted, redid, reexamined.

Examples of usage

  • She retook the math exam to improve her score.
  • He decided to retake the photo because of the poor lighting.
  • After failing the course, she retook it during the summer.
  • They retook their wedding vows in a beautiful ceremony.

Translations

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Origin of 'retook'

The word 'retook' is derived from the prefix 're-' which means 'again' and the verb 'took', the past tense of 'take'. The root 'take' stems from Old English 'tacan', meaning to seize or grasp. The formation of 'retake' first appeared in the English language in the 20th century with usage increasing in various contexts, such as education, photography, and artistic endeavors. The prefix 're-' highlights the action of doing something once more, which is central to the meaning of retaking. As photography evolved, the term became popular in contexts of capturing images again, and in academia, it signifies the opportunity for individuals to improve their performance by attempting exams or assessments anew.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,347 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.