Definition

To get something back that you had before.

Example

After losing his wallet, he was able to reobtain it from the lost and found.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I lost my favorite book last week, and I really want to reobtain it.

That's too bad! Have you checked the library?

Yeah, I went there, but it wasn't available.

Maybe you could try looking online to see if you can reobtain it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reobtain → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "obtain" (from Latin "obtinere", meaning to hold or possess). The word "reobtain" means to hold or possess something again after losing it.

Memory Tip

Think of getting something back 'again' ('re-') that you once 'held' ('obtain').

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