recapture
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈriːˌkæp.tʃər//
KK: /ˈriːˌkæptʃər/
noun
Definition
The act of taking something back that was lost or taken away.
Example
The recapture of the stolen artwork was celebrated by the museum staff.
Conversation
Did you hear about the museum's plan to recapture some stolen artifacts?
Yeah, I read that they found a few pieces overseas.
It's amazing how they can actually recapture items that have been lost for so long.
Absolutely! It must feel so rewarding to bring them back home.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recovery
retaking
reacquisition
Antonyms
loss
forfeiture
abandonment
transitive verb
Definition
To capture something again that was previously taken or lost.
Example
The army was able to recapture the city after a long battle.
Tense Forms
Past: recaptured
Past Participle: recaptured
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how we can recapture those fun summer memories?
Totally! I miss the days when we would hang out by the pool.
Yeah, it would be great to plan something similar again to recapture that vibe.
Root Explanation
Recapture → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "capere" (meaning to seize or take). The word means to seize or take something again, often referring to regaining possession of something that was lost.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking' something ('capere') 'again' ('re-') — that's why recapture means to take back what was lost.
Visually Confused Words
precapture
rapture
capture
unrecaptured
renature
raptured
creature
capturer