reclaim

verb

re·claim ri-ˈklām How to pronounce reclaim (audio)

reclaimed; reclaiming; reclaims

transitive verb

: to recall from wrong or improper conduct : reform

: tame, subdue

: to rescue from an undesirable state

also : to restore to a previous natural state

reclaim mining sites

: to make available for human use by changing natural conditions

reclaim swampland

: to obtain from a waste product or by-product : recover

reclaimed plastic

: to demand or obtain the return of

: to regain possession of

reclaimable

ri-ˈklā-mə-bəl How to pronounce reclaim (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Sons and daughters are proudly reclaiming the traditions that their parents had forgotten. She reclaimed the title of world champion this year. You might be able to reclaim some of the money you contributed. Environmental groups have been reclaiming contaminated sites. Acres of land were reclaimed by conservationists. The factory reclaims fibers from textile wastes. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Houck’s season-ending back injury has given Matt Barnes a chance to reclaim the job.

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 For him, this is a way to reclaim these populations’ narrative about their connection with nature, which has lost strength over time.

Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Yanukovych was at the center of a group that assembled in Belarus in early March, possibly positioned to swoop in and reclaim power.

Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 In an effort to reclaim the histories of Hawaii and educate residents and visitors about the impacts of colonization, militarization and tourism, Kajihiro created the Hawai’i DeTour Project.

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 As the disability community begins to reclaim its sense of identity and progress within the framework of a larger society by amplifying the importance of joy in becoming a central theme that is ever more prevalent.

Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The movie from Russia is a black comedy about an ex-convict trying to reclaim her daughter by force.

John Jurgensen, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022 Ukrainian officials have denied an intention to reclaim the rebel regions by force.

Vladimir Isachenkov, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2021 The university erected a fence around the park, and protesters tried to reclaim it, resulting in police fatally shooting one man and wounding dozens of others.

Rania Soetirto, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	reclaimed
释义	reclaim verb re·claim ri-ˈklām reclaimed; reclaiming; reclaims transitive verb 1 a : to recall from wrong or improper conduct : reform b : tame, subdue 2 a : to rescue from an undesirable state also : to restore to a previous natural state reclaim mining sites b : to make available for human use by changing natural conditions reclaim swampland 3 : to obtain from a waste product or by-product : recover reclaimed plastic 4 a : to demand or obtain the return of b : to regain possession of reclaimable ri-ˈklā-mə-bəl adjective Synonyms get back re-collect reacquire recapture recoup recover regain repossess retake retrieve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Sons and daughters are proudly reclaiming the traditions that their parents had forgotten. She reclaimed the title of world champion this year. You might be able to reclaim some of the money you contributed. Environmental groups have been reclaiming contaminated sites. Acres of land were reclaimed by conservationists. The factory reclaims fibers from textile wastes. See More Recent Examples on the Web Houck’s season-ending back injury has given Matt Barnes a chance to reclaim the job. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 For him, this is a way to reclaim these populations’ narrative about their connection with nature, which has lost strength over time. Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Yanukovych was at the center of a group that assembled in Belarus in early March, possibly positioned to swoop in and reclaim power. Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 In an effort to reclaim the histories of Hawaii and educate residents and visitors about the impacts of colonization, militarization and tourism, Kajihiro created the Hawai’i DeTour Project. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 As the disability community begins to reclaim its sense of identity and progress within the framework of a larger society by amplifying the importance of joy in becoming a central theme that is ever more prevalent. Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The movie from Russia is a black comedy about an ex-convict trying to reclaim her daughter by force. John Jurgensen, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022 Ukrainian officials have denied an intention to reclaim the rebel regions by force. Vladimir Isachenkov, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2021 The university erected a fence around the park, and protesters tried to reclaim it, resulting in police fatally shooting one man and wounding dozens of others. Rania Soetirto, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English reclamen, from Anglo-French reclamer, from Latin reclamare to cry out, protest, from re- + clamare to cry out — more at claim First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition reclaim verb re·claim ri-ˈklām reclaimed; reclaiming 1 : to get back (something that was lost or taken away) The skater reclaimed her championship. 2 : to restore to an original state reclaim a swamp 3 : to obtain from a waste product or by-product The bottles are made from reclaimed plastic. Legal Definition reclaim transitive verb re·claim ˌrē-ˈklām 1 : to make fit or available for human use reclaiming land that had been strip-mined 2 a : to demand the return of by right b : to regain possession of reclaimed 1 of 2 adjective as in salvaged Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance salvaged saved rescued redeemed restored retrieved recovered reconditioned rehabbed rehabilitated repeopled Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejected vacated abandoned disused deserted forsaken forgotten vacant derelict ignored discarded desolate void neglected unattended untended junked waste refuse jettisoned cast-off castaway See More reclaimed 2 of 2 verb past tense of reclaim 1 as in recaptured to get again in one's possession she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year Synonyms & Similar Words recaptured regained retrieved recovered reacquired repossessed retook re-collected recouped got back replenished rescued redeemed recruited repurchased Antonyms & Near Antonyms lost misplaced mislaid 2 as in rehabilitated to make better in behavior or character a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service Synonyms & Similar Words rehabilitated redeemed regenerated reformed restored improved refined habilitated cleansed amended reeducated purified Antonyms & Near Antonyms degraded subverted poisoned corrupted lowered warped demoralized profaned prostituted debauched abased perverted cankered depraved demeaned See More 3 as in recycled to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product after reclaiming the glycerin from used vegetable oil, you can use the oil to create a fuel that burns cleaner than regular gasoline Synonyms & Similar Words recycled recovered reused processed reprocessed
随便看	blackcap blackcaps blackcoat blackcock blackcocks blackcurrants blackdamps blacked blacked out blacken blackened blackener blackeners blackening blackenings blackens blacker blackest Blackett blackey blackeyes blackeys blackface blackfaces blackfeet

reclaim

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Legal Definition

transitive verb

adjective

verb