Retrieve and Rescue

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Retrieve

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

Usage example: needed to retrieve the book from my friend so I could return it to the library

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Rescue is a synonym for retrieve in redeem topic. In some cases you can use "Rescue" instead a verb "Retrieve", when it comes to topics like salvage, regain, get back. popular alternative

Nearby Words: retrieval, retrieved, retriever, retrievable, retrieving

Rescue

Rescue verb - To remove from danger or harm.

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Retrieve is a synonym for rescue in recover topic. You can use "Retrieve" instead a verb "Rescue", if it concerns topics such as regain, save from danger. popular alternative

Nearby Words: rescued, rescuer, rescuing

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Common collocations

soul	retrieve soul	rescue soul
wife	retrieve wife	rescue wife
time	retrieve time	rescue time
ship	retrieve ship	rescue ship
Other words: brother, sister.

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