retrace
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for retrace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To go back over a path, route, or sequence of events, often to find something or understand what happened.
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How to use retrace
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Etymology
From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.
Full origin of retrace →Frequently asked questions
What does “retrace” mean?
The word “retrace” means to go back over a path, route, or sequence of events, often to find something or understand what happened. In plain terms, going back over the same path or story you already covered.
How do you pronounce “retrace”?
“Retrace” is pronounced ree-TRAYS (/ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “retrace” in a sentence?
Here is “retrace” used in a sentence: “Police retraced the missing hiker's route from his last known location.”
What part of speech is “retrace”?
“Retrace” is a verb.