Definitions
- Referring to the act of getting something back that was previously lost or taken away. - Talking about regaining possession of something that was once owned or possessed. - Describing the process of recovering something that was previously obtained but then lost.
- Referring to the act of getting something back that was previously lost or misplaced. - Talking about recovering something that was hidden or out of reach. - Describing the process of obtaining information or data from a computer or database.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of getting something back.
- 2Both words imply that something was previously lost or out of reach.
- 3Both words can be used in various contexts, including physical objects and information.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reobtain is less commonly used than retrieve.
- 2Ownership: Reobtain implies regaining possession of something that was once owned or possessed, while retrieve does not necessarily involve ownership.
- 3Location: Retrieve often implies that the item being obtained is out of reach or hidden, while reobtain does not necessarily involve location.
- 4Purpose: Reobtain emphasizes the act of getting something back that was previously lost or taken away, while retrieve can also refer to obtaining information or data from a computer or database.
- 5Connotation: Reobtain can imply a more formal or legal tone, while retrieve is more versatile and can be used in various contexts and tones.
Remember this!
Reobtain and retrieve are synonyms that both refer to the act of getting something back that was previously lost or out of reach. However, reobtain emphasizes regaining possession of something that was once owned or possessed, while retrieve can also refer to obtaining information or data from a computer or database. Additionally, reobtain is less commonly used and can imply a more formal or legal tone.
