Reclaim

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkleɪm/

Definitions of reclaim

verb to retrieve or recover something that was lost or stolen; to bring back into one's possession or control

Example Sentences

A1 I want to reclaim my lost umbrella.

A2 She decided to reclaim her stolen bike from the police station.

B1 The government is working to reclaim land that has been polluted.

B2 The company plans to reclaim the market share it lost to its competitors.

C1 The artist aims to reclaim traditional art forms in a modern context.

C2 The organization is dedicated to reclaiming historical artifacts and returning them to their rightful owners.

Examples of reclaim in a Sentence

formal The government is working on policies to help farmers reclaim their land after years of drought.

informal I'm going to reclaim my favorite spot on the couch before someone else takes it.

slang I need to reclaim my street cred after that embarrassing incident.

figurative She decided to reclaim her independence and start her own business.

Grammatical Forms of reclaim

• past tense: reclaimed
• plural: reclaims
• comparative: more reclaim
• superlative: most reclaim
• present tense: reclaims
• future tense: will reclaim
• perfect tense: has reclaimed
• continuous tense: is reclaiming
• singular: reclaim
• positive degree: reclaim
• infinitive: to reclaim
• gerund: reclaiming
• participle: reclaimed

Origin and Evolution of reclaim

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'reclaim' originated from the Old French word 'reclamer' which meant 'to call back'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'reclaim' evolved to include the idea of restoring or recovering something that was lost or taken away.