reclaim

verb
UK: /rɪˈkleɪm/
US: /riˈkleɪm/

  1. To get something back that was lost or taken away.

    1. I want to reclaim my stolen bike from the thief.
    2. The company hopes to reclaim its position as market leader by next year.

  2. To make land suitable for farming or building.

    1. They reclaim land near the river for new houses.
    2. The city plans to reclaim the wetlands and turn them into a park.

Synonyms

recover retrieve regain rescue restore salvage
reclaim noun

  1. Land that has been improved for farming or building on.

    1. The reclaim provides a space for growth for the city.
    2. They built the airport on reclaim near the coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reclaim" in English means: To get something back that was lost or taken away., To make land suitable for farming or building..

The phonetic transcription of "reclaim" is /rɪˈkleɪm/ in British English and /riˈkleɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reclaim": recover, retrieve, regain, rescue, restore, salvage.

Example usage of "reclaim": "I want to reclaim my stolen bike from the thief.". More examples on the page.