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RECAPTURES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recaptures.

Recaptures - as a noun

A legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount

The act of taking something back

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retaking13

Recaptures - as a verb

Experience anew

Example: "She could not recapture that feeling of happiness"

Take up anew

Example: "The author recaptures an old idea here"

Take back by force, as after a battle

Example: "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capture again

Example: "Recapture the escaped prisoner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10

Example Sentences

"He recaptures the beauty of the sunset through his paintings."
"The detective finally recaptures the escaped convict."
"She recaptures her childhood memories through old photographs."
"The filmmaker recaptures the essence of the original movie in the sequel."
"The team recaptures their lead in the final minutes of the game."
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Word Game Points

Is RECAPTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recaptures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECAPTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RECAPTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recaptures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECAPTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RECAPTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recaptures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECAPTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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