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Return

Rih-TURN

/rɪˈtɜːrn/

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return

Dictionary meaning

The act of someone appearing again.

Examples

  • On my return from Australia, I was given a welcoming party.
  • They set out on their return to the base camp.

Synonyms: reappearance

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