return

US /rɪˈtɝːn/
UK /rɪˈtɝːn/
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1.

come or go back to a place or person

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He decided to return to his hometown after many years.
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Please return the book to the library by Friday.
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go backcome backrevertrestoregive back
2.

give, send, or put (something) back in its original place or to its former possessor

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She had to return the faulty product to the store.
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The company promised to return my call within 24 hours.
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give backsend backrestorereplace
1.

an act of coming or going back to a place or person

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His sudden return surprised everyone.
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The library has a strict policy on book returns.
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homecomingreversionrestitutionrepatriation
2.

a profit from an investment

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The stock market provided a good return on his investment.
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They are looking for a high return on their capital.
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profityieldgainincomerevenue
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return addresspoint of no return