retake

[riːˈteɪk]

retake Definition

• 1. take (a test or examination) again, typically to achieve a better score or grade
• 2. to capture again or anew

Using retake: Examples

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

• Example

  I need to retake the math exam next week.

• Example

  She retakes the same photo every year on her birthday.

• Example

  The army is planning to retake the city from the enemy forces.

• Example

  The director decided to retake the scene because of the poor lighting.

retake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retake

• resit
• redo
• reexamine
• recapture
• reclaim

Antonyms for retake

• pass
• succeed
• capture

Phrases with retake

• retake control

  to regain control of something that was lost or taken away

  Example

  The company needs to retake control of its finances.

• retake a course

  to take a course again, usually because of a poor grade or lack of understanding

  Example

  I had to retake the biology course because I failed it last semester.

• retake one's seat

  to sit down again in the same seat that one previously occupied

  Example

  After the intermission, everyone retakes their seats for the second half of the play.

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Summary: retake in Brief

The verb 'retake' [riːˈteɪk] means to take an exam or test again to improve one's score or grade. It can also mean to capture something again or anew. Examples include 'I need to retake the math exam next week.' and 'The army is planning to retake the city from the enemy forces.' 'Retake' extends into phrases like 'retake control,' meaning to regain control of something that was lost or taken away.