reclaim

Word parts

re- + claim

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈkleɪm/ or /riːˈkleɪm/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: re‧claim

Verb

Plain form reclaim

Third-person singular reclaims

Past tense reclaimed

Past participle reclaimed

Present participle reclaiming

1. (transitive) If you reclaim land, you return it to a suitable condition for use.
2. (transitive) If you reclaim something, obtain useful products from waste.
   • Synonym: recycle
3. (transitive) If you reclaim something, you claim it back.
   • Synonym: repossess