Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Retrieving.
Retrieving - as a verb
Get or find back; recover the use of
Example: "She regained control of herself"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
find8recover12regain7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Go for and bring back
Example: "Retrieve the car from the parking garage"
Run after, pick up, and bring to the master
Example: "Train the dog to retrieve"
Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Example: "I can't remember saying any such thing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call uprecall8recollect13remember14think12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Retrieving - as a noun
An act of retrieval.
Example Sentences
"She was retrieving her keys from her purse."
"The dog was retrieving the ball that was thrown in the air."
"He spent hours retrieving lost files from his computer."
"The soldier risked his life while retrieving injured comrades from the battlefield."
"The librarian is responsible for retrieving books from the shelves for the patrons."
Word Game Points
Is RETRIEVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retrieving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETRIEVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is RETRIEVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrieving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETRIEVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is RETRIEVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrieving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETRIEVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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