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Added 9 October 2026

retake

/ɹiːˈteɪk/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about retake at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A shot or scene that is photographed again.

verb

Take back by force, as after a battle.
The military forces managed to recapture the fort
Capture again.
recapture the escaped prisoner
Photograph again.
Please retake that scene

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