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to retake
01
to claim and capture something again after losing it
Transitive: to retake something lost
Examples
The team trained hard to retake the lead in the championship game.
She needed to retake possession of her stolen wallet from the thief.
02
to photograph something again, usually because the first attempt was unsatisfactory or to capture a different perspective
Transitive: to retake a photograph
Examples
The photographer decided to retake the picture after the lighting did n't turn out right.
The team had to retake the group photo when someone was blinking in the first shot.
03
to regain possession or control of something that was lost or taken
Transitive: to retake a lost territory
Examples
The army successfully retook the city after a long battle.
After the defeat, the troops regrouped and planned to retake the fort.
04
to take an exam again after an initial attempt, typically to improve one's score or performance
Transitive: to retake an exam
Examples
She retakes the exam next week to improve her grade.
He retook the test last month but did n't score as well as he had hoped.
Retake
01
a shot or scene that is photographed again
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