Extract and Retrieve

Extract

Extract verb - To draw out by force or with effort.

Retrieve and extract are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrieve" instead a verb "Extract".

Retrieve

Retrieve verb - To get again in one's possession.

Extract and retrieve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extract" instead a verb "Retrieve".

Common collocations

heart extract heart retrieve heart
soul extract soul retrieve soul
device extract device retrieve device
gold extract gold retrieve gold
Other words: data, money, information, evidence, weapon, sword, elements, eggs, weapons, memories.

Both words in one sentence

  • Likewise, after Alyx gets impaled by a Hunter, you are urged to be swift and retrieve an antlion larva extract to prevent Alyx from dying.
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