retake Synonyms & Antonyms
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Retake as a Verb
To take something again.
To take something back.
To capture or occupy somewhere again.
The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.
To photograph or film again; to do another take.
To photograph or film again
Retake as a Noun
a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
an instance of resitting an examination
Retake in a Sentence
The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.
Word Forms & Grammar
retake (third-person singular simple present retakes, present participle retaking, simple past retook, past participle retaken)
retake (plural retakes)
Words That Rhyme With Retake
Origin of Retake
From re- + take.
Word Facts for Retake
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹiːˈteɪk/ |
| Meaning | To take something again |
| Plural | retakes |
| Verb forms | retakes, retaking, retook, retaken |
Common Questions About Retake
Is retake a verb or a noun?
Retake is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of retake?
The plural of retake is retakes.
What is the past tense of retake?
The past tense of retake is retook and the past participle is retaken. The present participle is retaking.