retrieved

[rɪˈtriːvd]

retrieved Definition

• 1. to get something back, especially something that is not easy to find or reach
• 2. to find and bring back information from a computer or other electronic system

Using retrieved: Examples

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

• Example

  The cat retrieved the ball in its mouth.

• Example

  The police retrieved the stolen goods.

• Example

  I retrieved my phone from the lost and found.

• Example

  He retrieved the file from his computer's hard drive.

retrieved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retrieved

• recovered
• regained
• rescued

Antonyms for retrieved

• lost
• misplaced
• abandoned

Phrases with retrieved

• retrieve a situation

  to do something to improve a bad situation

  Example

  The team was losing badly, but they managed to retrieve the situation and win the game.

• retrieve one's honor

  to do something to restore one's reputation or good name

  Example

  After being accused of cheating, he worked hard to retrieve his honor and prove his innocence.

• retrieve a memory

  to recall or remember something

  Example

  I can't quite remember her name, but maybe if I think for a moment I can retrieve the memory.

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Summary: retrieved in Brief

The verb 'retrieved' [rɪˈtriːvd] means to get something back, especially something that is not easy to find or reach. It can also refer to finding and bringing back information from a computer or other electronic system. Examples include 'The cat retrieved the ball in its mouth' and 'He retrieved the file from his computer's hard drive.' Phrases include 'retrieve a situation,' 'retrieve one's honor,' and 'retrieve a memory.'