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reclaim

[rɪˈkleɪm]

reclaim Definition

  • 1retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid);
  • 2bring (waste land or land formerly under water) under cultivation;
  • 3make (land) fit for cultivation by changing its chemical composition

Using reclaim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reclaim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company reclaimed the defective products from the market.

  • Example

    He reclaimed his stolen bike from the thief.

  • Example

    The government is working to reclaim the desert land for agriculture.

  • Example

    The farmer reclaimed the swampy land by draining it.

  • Example

    The soil was reclaimed by adding nutrients and fertilizers.

reclaim Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for reclaim

Phrases with reclaim

  • reclaim one's time

    to take back control of one's schedule or daily routine

    Example

    I decided to reclaim my time by setting clear boundaries and prioritizing my tasks.

  • reclaim one's life

    to regain control over one's life after a difficult or traumatic experience

    Example

    After the accident, it took her a long time to reclaim her life and start living normally again.

  • to rediscover or assert one's sense of self after a period of confusion or uncertainty

    Example

    She went on a journey of self-discovery to reclaim her identity and find her true purpose in life.

Origins of reclaim

from Old French 'reclamer', from Latin 'reclamare', meaning 'cry out against'

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Summary: reclaim in Brief

The verb 'reclaim' [rɪˈkleɪm] means to retrieve or recover something that was lost, given away, or paid. It also refers to bringing waste land or land formerly under water under cultivation, or making land fit for cultivation by changing its chemical composition. Examples include 'The company reclaimed the defective products from the market' and 'The farmer reclaimed the swampy land by draining it.' 'Reclaim' can also be used in phrases like 'reclaim one's time,' 'reclaim one's life,' and 'reclaim one's identity,' which denote taking back control over one's schedule, life, or sense of self.

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