verb
Uncommon
recapture
Recapture (verb) means to capture something again, especially after losing it. Example: “Government troops recaptured the town within days.”
verb
1
To capture something again, especially after losing it.
"Government troops recaptured the town within days."
"The film tries to recapture the magic of the original."
noun
1
The act of capturing something back.
"The recapture of the fortress was a turning point in the war."
How to use recapture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting something back that was lost, taken, or captured before.
Common pairings
recapture the moment
recapture territory
recapture the title
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Word forms
- Plural
- recaptures
- Third person singular
- recaptures
- Past tense
- recaptured
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Government troops _____ the town within days.
Etymology
Formed from re- ("again") plus capture.
Synonyms
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retake
retaking
Related words
Rhymes for recapture
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What does “recapture” mean?
The word “recapture” means to capture something again, especially after losing it. In plain terms, getting something back that was lost, taken, or captured before.
How do you use “recapture” in a sentence?
Here is “recapture” used in a sentence: “Government troops recaptured the town within days.”
What part of speech is “recapture”?
Depending on how it is used, “recapture” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “recapture” a common word?
“Recapture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “recapture” have?
“Recapture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to capture something again, especially after losing it.
