retake

1 of 2

verb

re·take (ˌ)rē-ˈtāk

retook (ˌ)rē-ˈtu̇k ; retaken (ˌ)rē-ˈtā-kən ; retaking

Synonyms of retake

transitive verb

: to take or receive again

: recapture

: to photograph again

retake

2 of 2

noun

re·take ˈrē-ˌtāk

: a subsequent filming, photographing, or recording undertaken to improve upon the first

also : an instance of this

Examples of retake in a Sentence

Verb They helped their party retake the Senate. He retook the lead close to the finish line. We will have to retake the photograph. Students can retake the test. Noun The director called for a retake.

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Verb

Niger’s ruling junta survived its most serious internal challenge since the 2023 coup after renegade soldiers mutinied in Niamey and Russian Africa Corps fighters helped presidential guards retake a key airbase. — Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Democrats hope to oust incumbents or pick up open seats to retake the Senate majority. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

Truly, no one is more willing than a Harrie to snap 25 photos of you outside the venue (plus retakes, if necessary) before effusively complimenting your hair glitter. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Harry Kane scored twice — including a penalty retake and a header off a set piece — in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia before a sellout crowd of 70,389, tying Gary Lineker for the most World Cup goals by an England player with 10. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retake

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1913, in the meaning defined above

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retake

1 of 2 verb

re·take (ˈ)rē-ˈtāk

retook -ˈtu̇k ; retaken -ˈtā-kən ; retaking

: to take again

especially : to photograph again

retake

2 of 2 noun

re·take ˈrē-ˌtāk

: a second photographing, filming, or recording to improve upon the first

retake

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noun

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