Retrace

Synonyms of retrace

• go back over
• revisit
• retrace steps

Antonyms of retrace

• wander
• stray
• deviate

Collocations of retrace

steps

Frequency: 70 %

He had to retrace his steps to find his lost keys.

path

Frequency: 60 %

The hikers had to retrace their path back to the campsite.

route

Frequency: 50 %

The driver had to retrace his route after taking a wrong turn.

journey

Frequency: 45 %

She had to retrace her journey to figure out where she went wrong.

footsteps

Frequency: 40 %

The detective decided to retrace the suspect's footsteps to gather more clues.

Idiomatic Expressions for retrace

• Phrase: retrace one's roots
  Meaning: to revisit or explore one's ancestral or familial origins
  Usage: After many years living abroad, she decided to retrace her roots and visit the village where her grandparents grew up.