Retrieve

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtriːv/

Definitions of retrieve

verb to regain or recover something that was lost or misplaced

Example Sentences

A1 I need to retrieve my keys from the car.

A2 She was able to retrieve the information from the database.

B1 The detective was able to retrieve the stolen jewelry from the thief.

B2 The archaeologist was excited to retrieve ancient artifacts from the dig site.

C1 The lawyer was able to retrieve important documents for the case.

C2 The scientist was able to retrieve valuable data from the experiment.

Examples of retrieve in a Sentence

formal The data analyst was able to retrieve the missing files from the server.

informal I'll try to retrieve the documents for you by tomorrow.

slang I'm gonna try and retrieve my phone from my friend's place later.

figurative She tried to retrieve her lost confidence after the setback.

Grammatical Forms of retrieve

• past tense: retrieved
• plural: retrieves
• comparative: more retrieve
• superlative: most retrieve
• present tense: retrieve
• future tense: will retrieve
• perfect tense: have retrieved
• continuous tense: is retrieving
• singular: retrieves
• positive degree: retrieve
• infinitive: to retrieve
• gerund: retrieving
• participle: retrieving

Origin and Evolution of retrieve

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'retrieve' originated from the Old French word 'retrouver' which means 'to find again'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'retrieve' has evolved to not only mean 'to find again' but also 'to recover or bring back something'.