Synonyms for reclaimrɪˈkleɪm

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reclaim, repossess(verb)

    claim back

    Synonyms:
    domesticize, tame, reform, regenerate, repossess, domesticate, domesticise, take back, reclaim, recover, rectify

  2. reclaim, recover(verb)

    reuse (materials from waste products)

    Synonyms:
    recover, recuperate, regenerate, tame, domesticize, retrieve, convalesce, go back, rectify, domesticise, domesticate, reform, regain, repossess, find, recoup, reclaim

  3. reform, reclaim, regenerate, rectify(verb)

    bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

    Synonyms:
    refine, recover, reclaim, right, repair, tame, renew, domesticize, regenerate, restore, correct, rectify, domesticise, domesticate, reform, revitalize, amend, straighten out, repossess, remedy, rejuvenate, remediate, see the light

  4. reclaim(verb)

    make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state

    Synonyms:
    domesticize, tame, reform, regenerate, repossess, domesticate, domesticise, recover, rectify

  5. domesticate, domesticize, domesticise, reclaim, tame(verb)

    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

    Synonyms:
    recover, reclaim, chasten, naturalise, cultivate, domesticize, regenerate, naturalize, moderate, rectify, domesticise, domesticate, tone down, repossess, tame, reform, subdue

Wiktionary

  1. reclaim(noun)

    To return land to a suitable condition for use.
  2. reclaim(noun)

    To obtain useful products from waste; to recycle.
  3. reclaim(verb)

    To return someone to a proper course of action; to reform.
  4. reclaim(verb)

    To claim something back; to repossess.
  5. reclaim(verb)

    To tame or domesticate a wild animal.

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