Meaning of the word "take back" in English

What does "take back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take back

US /teɪk bæk/

UK /teɪk bæk/

to return something to the place it came from

Example:

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I need to take back this book to the library.

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You can take back the shirt if it doesn't fit.

Synonym:

return restore give back

to withdraw a statement or promise

Example:

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I apologize; I take back what I said.

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He refused to take back his accusations.

Synonym:

retract withdraw recant disavow

to cause one to remember something from the past

Example:

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That song always takes me back to my childhood.

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Seeing that old photo really took me back.

Synonym:

remind recall evoke

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