re
cap
ture
Third Person
recaptures
Present Participle
recapturing
Past Tense
recaptured
Past Participle
recaptured
1
to feel or experience something again
transitive
- As they explored the old town, she recaptured the sense of wonder she had as a child.
- Listening to her favorite song, she recaptured the emotions she felt the first time she heard it.
- Visiting the beach where they had honeymooned, they recaptured the romance of their early days together.
- Reading her favorite book again, she recaptured the joy of discovering its story for the first time.
- She recaptures the feeling of excitement every time she visits the museum.
2
to regain or revive a lost ability, sensation, or quality
transitive
- After years of practice, she was able to recapture the fluidity of her dance moves.
- The artist hoped to recapture the magic of her earlier works in her new collection.
- She struggled to recapture the confidence she once had before the setback.
- The team’s victory helped them recapture their earlier momentum after a tough loss.
- After a long break, he managed to recapture his passion for painting.
3
to catch someone or an animal that had previously escaped
transitive
- After the inmate escaped, the police worked tirelessly to recapture him and return him to prison.
- The zookeepers successfully recaptured the runaway monkey that had escaped from its enclosure.
- The farmer set traps to recapture the sheep that had managed to escape from the pen.
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4
to take something back by force, typically after it has been lost or captured
transitive
- The army successfully recaptured the city from the invading forces.
- The soldiers worked together to recapture the territory they had lost.
- The soldiers launched a daring assault to recapture the fortress from the enemy.
- The army was determined to recapture the strategic hill that had been lost in the early battle.
- They planned to recapture the castle before the enemy could regroup.
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