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View usage for: (riːtʌtʃ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense retouches, present participle retouching, past tense, past participle retouchedverbIf someone retouches something such as a picture or a photograph, they improve it, for example by painting over parts of it. He said the photographs had been retouched. [be VERB-ed] She retouched her make-up. [VERB noun] Synonyms: touch up, finish, improve, correct More Synonyms of retouch retouch in British English (riːˈtʌtʃ) verb (transitive)1. to restore, correct, or improve (a painting, make-up, etc) with new touches 2. photography to alter (a negative or print) by painting over blemishes or adding details 3. to make small finishing improvements to 4. archaeology to detach small flakes from (a stone) in order to make a tool noun5. the art or practice of retouching 6. a detail that is the result of retouching 7. a photograph, painting, etc, that has been retouched 8. archaeology fine percussion to shape flakes of stone into usable tools Derived forms retouchable (reˈtouchable) adjective retoucher (reˈtoucher) noun retouch in American English (riˈtʌtʃ; for n., also ˈriˌtʌtʃ) verb transitive1. to touch up or change details in (a painting, essay, etc.) in order to improve it 2. Photography to change (a negative or print) by adding details or removing blemishes, etc. noun3. the act or process of retouching 4. a detail that is changed in retouching 5. something, as a photograph, that has been retouched Derived forms retoucher (reˈtoucher) noun Word origin Fr retoucher: see re- & touch Word lists withretouch terms used in archaeologyDefinition to restore or improve (a painting or photograph) with new touches Additional synonymsDefinition to make free from or put right errors You may need surgery to correct the problem. Synonyms rectify, remedy, redress, right, improve, reform, cure, adjust, regulate, amend, set the record straight, emend Definition to make or become better in quality He improved their house. Synonyms enhance, better, add to, upgrade, amend, mend, augment, embellish, touch up, ameliorate, polish up Definition to restore to good condition or working order They sell used and reconditioned motorcycle parts. Synonyms restore, repair, renew, overhaul, revamp, renovate, remodel, do up (informal), fix up (informal, US, Canadian) - retirement
- retiring
- retort
- retouch
- retract
- retreat
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