Reclaim

usgb/rɪˈkleɪm/
verb

To get back something you lost or that was taken from you.

She reclaimed her lost belongings from the lost and found.
Visual representation of "reclaim" - To get back something you lost or that was taken from you

Often appears as...

  • reclaim lost property
  • reclaim one's life
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Powerful Emotion

Using 'reclaim' often indicates a strong emotional stake in what's being retrieved.

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He reclaimed his family's honor.
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Past Ownership

'Reclaim' implies you were once the owner or had some right to what you're getting back.

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After the war, citizens reclaimed their homes.
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Not Immediate

'Reclaim' suggests a process, not an instantaneous action, usually due to some obstruction.

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She is working hard to reclaim her health.
Visual representation of the word "Reclaim"

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