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retrace one's steps
To go back over the path taken.
retract
to withdraw or take back something said
retractable
Able to be drawn back or pulled in.
retraction
The act of withdrawing a statement or claim.
retrain
to teach again or differently
retreat
to withdraw from a position or place
retrial
A second trial after the first ends.
retribution
Punishment for wrongdoing.
retrieval
the act of getting something back
retrieve
to get something back that was lost
retriever
A dog trained to fetch game.
retro
Style from the past.
retroactive
Effective from a date in the past.
retroactively
Taking effect from a date in the past.
retrofit
To add new technology to older systems.
retrograde
Moving backward; opposite to the usual direction.
retrospect
Looking back on past events or situations.
retrospective
Looking back at past events.
retrospectively
looking back at past events
retry
To attempt something again.
return
profit gained from an investment
return the favor
Do something nice in response to kindness.
return to form
to regain previous success or quality
return to one's muttons
to go back to a main topic