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Meaning of return
The primary meaning of the word "return" is to come or go back to a place.
Etymology of return
The word "return" originated from Old French "retourner", which is derived from "re-" (again) and "tourner" (to turn),
It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially with the meaning "to turn or move back",
Over time, its meaning expanded to include various senses, including giving something back, responding to something, and earning a profit
Synonyms
come back
go back
turn back
revert
reciprocate
repay
reimburse
restore
give back
hand back
render
reciprocate
react
respond
retort
repay
recompense
refund
repay
redeem
regain
retrieve
recover
win back
regain
reappear
recur
reoccur
resume
restart
recommence
come again
arrive back
get back
bring back
take back
Definitions
- To come or go back to a place,
- * To give or send something back to its original place or owner,
- * To do or say something in response to something else,
- * To earn or get a profit or an amount of money from an investment,
- * To elect someone to a position or office again
Usage Examples
- I will return to my hometown next month,
- * She returned the book to the library,
- * He returned a serve in tennis,
- * The company will return a profit this year,
- * The politician returned to office after a successful campaign