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recaptured

Pronunciation: [riːˈkæptʃərd]

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Learn how to use recaptured in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “military”

(verb) to take control of something or someone again after it has been lost. This often happens in wars or battles when a place or person has been taken by the enemy and then taken back.

Example

The soldiers recaptured the city after a long battle.

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They were unable to recapture the lost territory despite several attempts.

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What strategy will they use to recapture the area from the enemy?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to regain feelings or memories that were lost. This often happens in stories where characters try to remember happy times or feelings they once had.

Example

She recaptured the joy of her childhood by visiting her hometown.

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He couldn't recapture the same excitement he felt during the first performance.

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How can you recapture those happy memories from the past?

How to pronounce recaptured

Pronunciation: [riːˈkæptʃərd]

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