recapture
Translation
to capture again, to retake, to experience again
Examples
The army tried to recapture the city.
The army tried to recapture the city.
The film recaptures the atmosphere of the 1960s.
The film recaptures the atmosphere of the 1960s.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to capture (sth.) again The army tried to recapture the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retake, recover, re-experience, evoke
Etymology
From 're-' (again) and 'capture'. Literally 'to capture again'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-capture': to capture something again, whether it's a prisoner, a city, or a feeling.