retake
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːteɪk/
KK: /ˈriːteɪk/
noun
Definition
The action of taking something again, such as a photo or video, usually to improve it or correct mistakes.
Example
The director decided to do a retake of the scene to capture the perfect shot.
Conversation
Did you hear they’re planning a retake of that scene from the movie?
Yeah, I heard it didn’t turn out well the first time.
I wonder what they’ll change during the retake.
Probably the lighting; it was pretty dark in the original.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rephotograph
reshoot
replay
Antonyms
original
first
initial
transitive verb
Definition
To take something again, such as a photo or a test, usually to improve the result or to capture it anew.
Example
She decided to retake the exam after studying harder this time.
Tense Forms
Past: retook
Past Participle: retaken
Conversation
I think we should retake that group photo from last week.
Yeah, I wasn't ready in the first one at all!
Exactly! This time, let's choose a better spot too.
Root Explanation
Retake → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "take" (from Old English "tacan", meaning to seize or grasp). The word "retake" means to take again or seize something once more.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why retake means to take something again.
Visually Confused Words
restake
rebetake
rewake
rerake
remake
rebake
take
repartake