fetch
Translation
to fetch, to retrieve, to sell for
Examples
Could you fetch my glasses for me?
Could you fetch my glasses for me?
The dog loves to fetch the ball.
The dog loves to fetch the ball.
The painting might fetch a high price.
The painting might fetch a high price.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sb.)) to go and get (sth.) for (sb.) Could you fetch my glasses for me?
((a price)) to be sold for (a price) The painting might fetch a high price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, retrieve, bring
Etymology
From Old English 'feccan' (to bring), related to 'fæt' meaning 'step' or 'pace'.
Memory Tips
Picture a dog playing 'fetch'. It goes, gets the stick, and brings it back.