reclaim — to get back something that was yours before
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to get back something that was yours before
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkleɪm/
Example Sentences
- The superhero tried to reclaim his reputation after accidentally destroying the city's largest pizza shop.
- Students can reclaim their confiscated phones after promising not to play games during math class.
- The government plans to reclaim 500 hectares of land from the sea.
reclaim
VERB[/rɪˈkleɪm/]
to get back something that was yours before
The firefighters reclaimed the forest after the wildfire was extinguished.
The hikers reclaimed the trail after clearing fallen trees.
The athlete reclaimed the title, renamed the stadium section in celebration, and reclaimed fame.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'reclamer' meaning to call back or claim again, derived from Latin 'reclamare' combining 're-' (back) and 'clamare' (to call or cry out).
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + claim (from Latin clamare, to call) = reclaim (to claim or call back)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero tried to reclaim his reputation after accidentally destroying the city's largest pizza shop.”
“Students can reclaim their confiscated phones after promising not to play games during math class.”
“The government plans to reclaim 500 hectares of land from the sea.”
“She went to court to reclaim her rightful inheritance.”
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