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return; reply; restore; revenge; again
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to return; to go back and forth
Describes movement back and forth or returning to a previous position
He tossed and turned in the room, unable to sleep.
Time gone by never returns.
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We went back and forth along this road three times.
He thought about this problem repeatedly.
Migratory birds travel back and forth between north and south every year.
verb
to reply; to answer; to respond
Used when responding to communication or questions
Please reply to my email as soon as possible.
He hasn't answered my question yet.
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We have already telegraphed a reply to the other company.
She politely responded to the reporter's questions.
Please give me a clear answer.
noun
surname
Used when referring to the surname Fu
His surname is Fu, which is an uncommon last name.
Mr. Fu is our company's new manager.
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The surname Fu is not common in China.
The Fu clan has a long history.
I know a doctor surnamed Fu.
verb
to restore; to recover; to resume
Used when returning something to its original state
The doctor said his eyesight can be restored.
This city is recovering its former prosperity.
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It took them a long time to recover the lost territory.
After treatment, his health gradually recovered.
The two countries decided to restore diplomatic relations.
verb
to revenge; to retaliate; to avenge
Used when seeking retribution for harm done
He swore to avenge his father.
Revenge is not a good way to solve problems.
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He never thought of taking revenge on those who hurt him.
This movie tells a story of revenge.
Repaying kindness for injury is better than retaliating.
adverb
again; once more; repeatedly
Used to indicate repetition or resumption of an action
His illness recurred.
Spring has come, and everything has revived.
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Through efforts, this ancient tradition was revived.
He decided to try again.
This practice is simply a revival of something that should have ended.