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RETRIEVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Retrieves.

Retrieves - as a verb

Get or find back; recover the use of

Example: "She regained control of herself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
findrecoverregain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go for and bring back

Example: "Retrieve the car from the parking garage"

Run after, pick up, and bring to the master

Example: "Train the dog to retrieve"

Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

Example: "I can't remember saying any such thing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call uprecallrecollectrememberthink
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Sarah retrieves her keys from her pocket."
"The dog retrieves the ball and brings it back to its owner."
"He quickly retrieves the file from the cabinet."
"The librarian retrieves the book from the shelf for the customer."
"The computer program retrieves data from the database."
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Word Game Points

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

RETRIEVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RETRIEVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrieves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETRIEVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RETRIEVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrieves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETRIEVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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