Retrieves Meaning in English
word · lemma: retrieve
ɹiˈtɹivz/, /ɹɪˈtɹivz
ri-TREEVZ
ɹɪtɹˈiːvz
ri-TREEVZ
Definition
To get something back that was lost or to find and bring back information or objects.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral. Common in technical, business, and computing contexts—'retrieves data', 'retrieves a file'. It can mean physically getting something back or electronically finding and displaying information. Don't confuse with 'receive' (to get) or 'recover' (to heal, regain health).
Spanish: recupera - recupera (datos)Portuguese (BR): recupera - busca (dados)Portuguese (PT): recupera - busca (dados)Chinese (Simplified): 取回 - 检索 (数据)Chinese (Traditional): 取回 - 檢索 (資料)Hindi: वापस लाता है - प्राप्त करता हैArabic: يسترجع - يستردBengali: পুনরুদ্ধার করে - ফিরে পায় - তুলে আনেRussian: извлекает - возвращает - получает обратноJapanese: 取り戻す - 回収する - 取得するVietnamese: lấy lại - truy xuất - thu hồiKorean: 되찾다 - 가져오다 - 불러오다Turkish: geri alır - geri getirir - elde ederUrdu: واپس لاتا ہے - بازیافت کرتا ہے - حاصل کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengambil kembali - mengambil - memulihkan
Example Sentences
The dog retrieves the ball when I throw it.
basic
She retrieves her bag from the lost and found office.
basic
The computer retrieves files quickly.
basic
He retrieves information from the internet for his research.
natural
Whenever the cat loses a toy, my son always retrieves it for her.
natural
The app retrieves your location to show local restaurants.
natural