recapture
Translation
to recapture, to retake
Examples
The army managed to recapture the city.
The army managed to recapture the city.
The film tries to recapture the magic of childhood.
The film tries to recapture the magic of childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to recapture (sth.) The film tries to recapture the spirit of the 90s.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retake, repossess, evoke
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) + 'capture'. Literally, to capture again.
Memory Tips
Think 're-capture': to capture something for a second time, whether it's a prisoner or a feeling.