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RECLAIM

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Reclaim.

Reclaim - as a verb

Claim back

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repossess11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reuse (materials from waste products)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recover12

Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rectify15reform11regenerate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state

Example: "The people reclaimed the marshes"

Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

Example: "He tames lions for the circus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticate16domesticise16domesticize25tame6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reclaim - as a noun

The calling back of a hawk.

The bringing back or recalling of a person; the fetching of someone back.

An effort to take something back, to reclaim something.

Example Sentences

"She worked hard to reclaim her lost reputation."
"The environmental organization aims to reclaim polluted lands."
"We must reclaim our cultural heritage."
"He tried to reclaim his stolen bicycle."
"The company seeks to reclaim its market dominance."
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Word Game Points

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

RECLAIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RECLAIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reclaim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECLAIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RECLAIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reclaim is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECLAIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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