English to English Dictionary

Retort

A quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially one that counters a previous statement.

Retraction

The act of taking back or withdrawing a statement or opinion.

Retreat

An act of moving back, especially in order to get away from danger or an enemy.

Retrievable

Capable of being retrieved or recovered.

Retrieval

The action or process of recovering or regaining something lost or stolen.

Retriever

A breed of dog trained to retrieve game for hunters.

Retrofitting

The process of adding new technology or features to older systems.

Retrospective

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

Reunion de Malaya

A gathering or meeting, particularly one that involves people from the Malay region.

Rev

To increase the running speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator.

Revalue

To assess the worth or value of something again, often resulting in a change of its value.

Revamp

To renovate, improve, or revise something.