return
Translation
to go back, to give back, to come back
Examples
When will you return home?
When will you return home?
You must return the book to the library.
You must return the book to the library.
The player returned the ball.
The player returned the ball.
Grammar Patterns
((from/to a place)) to go or come back to a place. She returned to her hometown.
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give, send, or put something back. Please return the keys to reception.
Similar Words
Synonyms: go back, give back, revert; Antonyms: leave, keep, depart
Etymology
From Old French 'retorner', from 're-' (back) + 'torner' (to turn). Literally 'to turn back'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'round-trip' journey, where you go back to where you started.