retook

verbresume

Synonyms for retook

verb resume

Antonyms for retook

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., "to take back," from re- "back, again" + take (v.). Meaning "to recapture" is recorded from 1640s; sense of "to record a second time" is attested from 1962. Related: Retook; retaking; retaken. As a noun from 1918; figurative use from 1937.

Example Sentences for retook

The other retook the paper, glanced over it, and gave it back.

Salcedo, retook these captives from the Chinese and gave them their liberty.

He again entered the Milanese in 1525, and retook the capital.

Then, followed by the savage, he turned and retook his road.

Then, deeply anxious about the future, he retook the road to Will Tree.

Then as he laid the boat-hook down and retook his place, he began to chuckle.

The French lost this Hill on May 23rd but retook it the following day.

He and his party killed eight Indians and retook the horses.

In 1099 the Crusaders first captured it, and held it till 1187, when Saladin retook it.

The Imperialists rallied and retook it, throwing the Swedes into some confusion.