return
return /riːˈtɝːn/
noun
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(
)
Document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
(
tax return
, income tax return
, return
)
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
His gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return
his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return
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()
A coming to or returning home
(
homecoming
, return
)
a coming to or returning home
On his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party
on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party
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()
Getting something back again
(
regaining
, restitution
, restoration
, return
)
getting something back again
Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
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()
The occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
(
coming back
, return
)
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
After years abroad, she finally made a return to her hometown.
After years abroad, she finally made a return to her hometown.
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()
The act of going back to a prior location
(
return
)
the act of going back to a prior location
They set out on their return to the base camp
they set out on their return to the base camp
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()
The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
(
issue
, payoff
, take
, proceeds
, return
, takings
, yield
)
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
The average return was about 5%
the average return was about 5%
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The act of someone appearing again
(
reappearance
, return
)
the act of someone appearing again
His reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited
his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited
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(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff, punt, interception or fumble
(
return
)
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff, punt, interception or fumble
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A tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
(
return
)
a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
He won the point on a cross-court return
he won the point on a cross-court return
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A reciprocal group action
(
getting even
, paying back
, return
)
a reciprocal group action
In return we gave them as good as we got
in return we gave them as good as we got
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The key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
(
return
, return key
)
the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
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A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(
counter
, rejoinder
, replication
, comeback
, retort
, return
, riposte
)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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Happening again (especially at regular intervals)
(
return
, reoccurrence
, recurrence
)
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
The return of spring
the return of spring
verb
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()
Go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
(
return
)
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
Return to your native land
return to your native land
The professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean
the professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean
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()
Give back
(
render
, return
)
give back
Render money
render money
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()
Go back to a previous state
(
regress
, retrovert
, revert
, return
, turn back
)
go back to a previous state
We reverted to the old rules
We reverted to the old rules
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()
Go back to something earlier
(
hark back
, come back
, recall
, return
)
go back to something earlier
This harks back to a previous remark of his
This harks back to a previous remark of his
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()
Bring back to the point of departure
(
return
, take back
, bring back
)
bring back to the point of departure
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()
Be restored
(
return
, come back
)
be restored
Her old vigor returned
Her old vigor returned
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()
Answer back
(
repay
, riposte
, come back
, rejoin
, retort
, return
)
answer back
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
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()
(football) make a return
(
return
)
(football) make a return
Return a kickback
return a kickback
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()
Return in kind
(
return
)
return in kind
Return a compliment
return a compliment
Return her love
return her love
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()
Pass down
(
deliver
, render
, return
)
pass down
Render a verdict
render a verdict
Deliver a judgment
deliver a judgment
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()
Pay back
(
give back
, refund
, return
, repay
)
pay back
Please refund me my money
Please refund me my money
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Submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
(
return
)
submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
Submit a bill to a legislative body
submit a bill to a legislative body
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Give or supply
(
return
, render
, generate
, give
, yield
)
give or supply
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
The estate renders some revenue for the family
The estate renders some revenue for the family
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Return to a previous position; in mathematics
(
return
)
return to a previous position; in mathematics
The point returned to the interior of the figure
The point returned to the interior of the figure
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Be inherited by
(
devolve
, fall
, pass
, return
)
be inherited by
The estate fell to my sister
The estate fell to my sister
The land returned to the family
The land returned to the family
The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead
The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead
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Elect again
(
return
, reelect
)
elect again
The popular mayor was reelected for a second term due to her exemplary leadership.
The popular mayor was reelected for a second term due to her exemplary leadership.
