Reclaim
verb
To get back something you lost or that was taken from you.
She reclaimed her lost belongings from the lost and found.
Often appears as...
- reclaim lost property
- reclaim one's life
verb
To return something to a better, original or well-known state.
They reclaimed land from the sea.
Often appears as...
- reclaim land
- reclaim a tradition
verb
To make a public demand for something because it is needed or deserved.
Women reclaimed their right to vote.
Often appears as...
- reclaim rights
- reclaim dignity
verb
To convert waste into a form that can be used again.
The factory reclaims metals from industrial waste.
Often appears as...
- reclaim materials
- reclaim waste
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To get back something you lost or that was taken from you.
She reclaimed her lost belongings from the lost and found.
Often appears as...
- reclaim lost property
- reclaim one's life
verb
To return something to a better, original or well-known state.
They reclaimed land from the sea.
Often appears as...
- reclaim land
- reclaim a tradition
verb
To make a public demand for something because it is needed or deserved.
Women reclaimed their right to vote.
Often appears as...
- reclaim rights
- reclaim dignity
verb
To convert waste into a form that can be used again.
The factory reclaims metals from industrial waste.
Often appears as...
- reclaim materials
- reclaim waste
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Powerful Emotion
Using 'reclaim' often indicates a strong emotional stake in what's being retrieved.
He reclaimed his family's honor.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Ownership
'Reclaim' implies you were once the owner or had some right to what you're getting back.
After the war, citizens reclaimed their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Immediate
'Reclaim' suggests a process, not an instantaneous action, usually due to some obstruction.
She is working hard to reclaim her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Powerful Emotion
Using 'reclaim' often indicates a strong emotional stake in what's being retrieved.
He reclaimed his family's honor.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Ownership
'Reclaim' implies you were once the owner or had some right to what you're getting back.
After the war, citizens reclaimed their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Immediate
'Reclaim' suggests a process, not an instantaneous action, usually due to some obstruction.
She is working hard to reclaim her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Powerful Emotion
Using 'reclaim' often indicates a strong emotional stake in what's being retrieved.
He reclaimed his family's honor.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Ownership
'Reclaim' implies you were once the owner or had some right to what you're getting back.
After the war, citizens reclaimed their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Immediate
'Reclaim' suggests a process, not an instantaneous action, usually due to some obstruction.
She is working hard to reclaim her health.
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Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
It's been amazing to see how wildlife can return even in the most unexpected places. We made the buildings on this island for war, but the animals, the seals, the seabirds. and even the spiders are putting them to a different use. Inchkeith might have been abandoned by us, but it's being reclaimed by them.
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
liquids and the solids the liquids we then further treat and filter and reclaim and then we deliver them here to the wetlands before this was a wetland what was here just desert um and it's taken us really decades to create this and build it to what it is today and is that helpful for for replenishing
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Is graffiti art? Or...
graffiti artists likewise challenged established boundaries of public property. They reclaimed subway cars, billboards, and even once went so far as to paint an elephant in the city zoo. Political movements, too, have used wall writing to visually spread their messages.
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Why Brexit happened --...
the concept disappeared almost without a trace. Globalization has been taken to support a neoliberal agenda. It's perceived to be part of an elite agenda rather than something that benefits all. And it needs to be reclaimed on a far more inclusive basis
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Spotting the World's...
But one of the first ones that will do is Birch, and you can see one right there. For decades now, nature has been slowly reclaiming this quarry, and what was once a gray, barren wasteland is now showing signs of life. He's in the tree.
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How to manage your time...
then quickly re-enter a low-power state. As with computers, so it is with us. Perhaps adopting a similar approach might allow us users to reclaim our own attention, and give us back one of the things that feels so rare in modern rest.
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Wicca PIPE National...
I'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and a standing for all the things that I believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft himself she knows others will not be so
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Supervolcanoes 101 PIPE...
In the time since, freshwater collected in the caldera to form a lake, plants and wildlife returned to reclaim the space, and some of the world's largest geothermal features emerged.
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The surprisingly long...
have dramatically slowed investments in gas-powered vehicles worldwide. Soon, electric cars will reclaim their place on the road, putting gasoline in our rearview.
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The real meaning of soul...
doctrine reached deep even going so far as to insist that a life lost could be a soul found but what are we were to reclaim Seoul
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
It's been amazing to see how wildlife can return even in the most unexpected places. We made the buildings on this island for war, but the animals, the seals, the seabirds. and even the spiders are putting them to a different use. Inchkeith might have been abandoned by us, but it's being reclaimed by them.
Video examples
The Water Crisis PIPE...
liquids and the solids the liquids we then further treat and filter and reclaim and then we deliver them here to the wetlands before this was a wetland what was here just desert um and it's taken us really decades to create this and build it to what it is today and is that helpful for for replenishing
Video examples
Is graffiti art? Or...
graffiti artists likewise challenged established boundaries of public property. They reclaimed subway cars, billboards, and even once went so far as to paint an elephant in the city zoo. Political movements, too, have used wall writing to visually spread their messages.
Video examples
Why Brexit happened --...
the concept disappeared almost without a trace. Globalization has been taken to support a neoliberal agenda. It's perceived to be part of an elite agenda rather than something that benefits all. And it needs to be reclaimed on a far more inclusive basis
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
But one of the first ones that will do is Birch, and you can see one right there. For decades now, nature has been slowly reclaiming this quarry, and what was once a gray, barren wasteland is now showing signs of life. He's in the tree.
Video examples
How to manage your time...
then quickly re-enter a low-power state. As with computers, so it is with us. Perhaps adopting a similar approach might allow us users to reclaim our own attention, and give us back one of the things that feels so rare in modern rest.
Video examples
Wicca PIPE National...
I'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and a standing for all the things that I believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft himself she knows others will not be so
Video examples
Supervolcanoes 101 PIPE...
In the time since, freshwater collected in the caldera to form a lake, plants and wildlife returned to reclaim the space, and some of the world's largest geothermal features emerged.
Video examples
The surprisingly long...
have dramatically slowed investments in gas-powered vehicles worldwide. Soon, electric cars will reclaim their place on the road, putting gasoline in our rearview.
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
doctrine reached deep even going so far as to insist that a life lost could be a soul found but what are we were to reclaim Seoul
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Quote examples
Etty Hillesum
Dutch Lawyer
Ultimately, we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be in our troubled world.
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John Garamendi
American Politician
For centuries, America has led the world on a long march toward freedom and democracy. Let's reclaim our clean energy leadership and lead the world toward clean energy independence.
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Gavin Newsom
American Politician
Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce.
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Peter Navarro
American Economist
One of the goals of the Trump administration is to reclaim all of the supply chain and manufacturing capability that would otherwise exist if the playing field were level.
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MNEK
British Musician
Correct' is a song and an exercise for me where I've been able to reclaim who I am and the good that I've done when in real life sometimes I struggle with that.
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Derren Brown
English Entertainer
Yes, I've had a slight feeling of wanting to reclaim some of the lifestyle I had in my 20s, which means poncing around in what amounts to pirate clothes.
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Theo Epstein
American Businessman
Once you thrust yourself out there in the public domain, it's really hard to retreat, to say no or reclaim that certain part of your life as private.
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Dianne Feinstein
American Politician
Instead of starting a new nuclear arms race, now is the time to reclaim our Nation's position of leadership on nuclear nonproliferation efforts.
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Allen Ginsberg
American Poet
The only thing that can save the world is the reclaiming of the awareness of the world. That's what poetry does.
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Lysette Anthony
English Actress
I didn't go to America to be a star, but to try to reclaim my life.
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Etty Hillesum
Dutch Lawyer
Ultimately, we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be in our troubled world.
Quote examples
John Garamendi
American Politician
For centuries, America has led the world on a long march toward freedom and democracy. Let's reclaim our clean energy leadership and lead the world toward clean energy independence.
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Gavin Newsom
American Politician
Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce.
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Peter Navarro
American Economist
One of the goals of the Trump administration is to reclaim all of the supply chain and manufacturing capability that would otherwise exist if the playing field were level.
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MNEK
British Musician
Correct' is a song and an exercise for me where I've been able to reclaim who I am and the good that I've done when in real life sometimes I struggle with that.
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Derren Brown
English Entertainer
Yes, I've had a slight feeling of wanting to reclaim some of the lifestyle I had in my 20s, which means poncing around in what amounts to pirate clothes.
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Theo Epstein
American Businessman
Once you thrust yourself out there in the public domain, it's really hard to retreat, to say no or reclaim that certain part of your life as private.
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Dianne Feinstein
American Politician
Instead of starting a new nuclear arms race, now is the time to reclaim our Nation's position of leadership on nuclear nonproliferation efforts.
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Allen Ginsberg
American Poet
The only thing that can save the world is the reclaiming of the awareness of the world. That's what poetry does.
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Lysette Anthony
English Actress
I didn't go to America to be a star, but to try to reclaim my life.
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