Retrieve and Take back

Retrieve

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

Take back and retrieve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take back" instead a verb "Retrieve".

Take back

Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Retrieve and take back are semantically related. You can use "Retrieve" instead a verb "Take back".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Fan Fic / Shadows Awakening Wham Episode: Chapter 13: The heroes manage to defeat Kyosuke and Wong, and retrieve the Ring of Kur-Asan and use it take back Wong's stolen Talismans.
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