retake
Americanverb (used with object)
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to take again; take back.
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to recapture.
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to photograph or film again.
noun
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the act of photographing or filming again.
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a picture, scene, sequence, etc., that is to be or has been photographed or filmed again.
verb
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to take back or capture again
to retake a fortress
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films to shoot again (a shot or scene)
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to tape again (a recording)
noun
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films a rephotographed shot or scene
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a retaped recording
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Origin of retake
Example Sentences
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If they fail, at any stage, they must start from the beginning to retake it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Draper could retake pole position immediately if he goes at least a round further than Norrie in Florida.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
They need to retake those levels to avoid more declines.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
After learning more about chickens and completing Lessons 1 and 2, you may wish to retake the quiz or write a 1,000-word essay on why you ought to be able to keep chickens.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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