recaptures
Takes back possession
Recaptures is the verb and noun recapture in its inflected forms.
To recapture is to capture again—a fugitive, an escaped animal, or territory lost in battle.
The word extends to recovering intangible things: The sequel never recaptures the magic of the original.
A recapture is an instance of capturing again: the recapture of the escaped convict.
Acquire again
- reclaimTake back possession
- retrieveGet something back
- recoverRegain health or possession
- repossessSeize for unpaid debt
reacquire · reassume · reestablish · reinstate · restore · salvage · rescue · redeem
Seize by law
- apprehendSeize or understand
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- custodyProtective care or control
- imprisonConfine as punishment
incarcerate · confine · detain · prisoner · fugitive · escapee · manhunt · pursuit
Seize back lost ground
- retakeAttempt something again
- reoccupyInhabit a place again
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- liberateSet free from captivity
invasion · siege · stronghold · fortress · occupation · battlefield · military · offensive
Resounding, celebrated victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- comebackRecovery after decline
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- reclaimTake back possession
championship · upset · crown · title · trophy · medal · podium · gold
Longing for the past
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- reverieAbstracted, pleasant daydream
yesteryear · retrospection · memoir · keepsake · memento · souvenir · childhood · bygone
regain
Acquire again
repossess · reacquire · reassume · reestablish · reinstate · restore · salvage · rescue · redeem · repatriate
arrest
Seize by law
imprison · incarcerate · confine · detain · prisoner · fugitive · escapee · manhunt · pursuit · rearrest
reconquer
Seize back lost ground
liberate · invasion · siege · stronghold · fortress · occupation · battlefield · military · offensive · counterattack
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
reclaim · championship · upset · crown · title · trophy · medal · podium · gold · celebration
nostalgia
Longing for the past
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- recollectionRecalled mental image
reverie · yesteryear · retrospection · memoir · keepsake · memento · souvenir · childhood · bygone · wistful
engage
Actively participate or connect
- enthrallTo fascinate utterly
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- mesmerizeCapture attention completely
spellbind · rivet · grip · hook · entice · rekindle · reawaken · reignite · intrigue · audience
recapturesloses
Fails to retain
releases · liberates · surrenders · relinquishes · frees