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RETRACE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Retrace.

Retrace - as a verb

To go back over again

Example: "We retraced the route we took last summer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trace

Reassemble mentally

Example: "Reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constructreconstruct
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conjecturehypothecatehypothesisehypothesizespeculatesupposetheorisetheorize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retrace - as a noun

The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.

Example Sentences

"I need to retrace my steps to find my lost keys."
"The detectives tried to retrace the suspect's movements on the night of the crime."
"We decided to retrace the route we took last summer during our road trip."
"He often likes to retrace his ancestors' journey through Europe."
"I'm trying to retrace the path I took while hiking to that beautiful waterfall."
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Word Game Points

Is RETRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retrace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETRACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RETRACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETRACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RETRACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrace is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETRACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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