Retrieve (verb)

  1. To find and bring back something that has been lost or stolen.
  2. To get back something that has been taken away or forgotten.
  3. To recover or regain something.
  4. To extract or obtain information or data from a computer system.

Origin:

From old french retrouver meaning to find again, from re- + trouver meaning to find.

Examples:

  1. The dog was trained to retrieve ducks during hunting.
  2. He retrieved his wallet from his pocket.
  3. The company was able to retrieve the lost data from the backup system.
  4. She retrieved the lost keys from under the couch.
  5. The athlete was able to retrieve the ball and score a goal.
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