Meaning
To go back to a place, or to give something back.
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Word origin
From Old French retourner, made from re- meaning back and torner meaning to turn.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- retourner
Grammar
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: return, either, cry and 7 more words.