Pronunciation: /riˈkæpʧər/
noun the act of capturing or taking back something that has been lost or captured
A1 The recapture of the lost kitten brought joy to the family.
A2 The recapture of the thief was a relief for the police.
B1 The recapture of the championship title was a proud moment for the team.
B2 The recapture of the ancient artifact was a major archaeological discovery.
C1 The recapture of the rebel stronghold marked a turning point in the war.
C2 The recapture of the escaped convict required a coordinated effort by law enforcement.
verb to capture or take back something that has been lost or captured
A1 I want to recapture the memories of my childhood.
A2 The explorer tried to recapture the magic of his first expedition.
B1 After years of neglect, the artist was able to recapture his passion for painting.
B2 The team worked hard to recapture the lead in the final minutes of the game.
C1 The author's latest novel aims to recapture the essence of the human experience.
C2 The museum's restoration project successfully recaptured the beauty of the ancient artifacts.
formal The military was able to recapture the city after months of intense fighting.
informal We need to recapture the lead before the end of the game.
slang Let's recapture that vibe we had last summer.
figurative The artist tried to recapture the emotion of his earlier works in his latest piece.
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