return

1 of 3

verb

re·turn ri-ˈtərn How to pronounce return (audio)

returned; returning; returns

intransitive verb

: to go back or come back again

return home

: to go back in thought, practice, or condition : revert

: to pass back to an earlier possessor

: reply, retort

transitive verb

: to give (something, such as an official account) to a superior

British : to elect (a candidate) as attested by official report or returns

: to bring back (something, such as a writ or verdict) to an office or tribunal

: to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place

: to restore to a former or to a normal state

: to send back : visit

—usually used with on or upon

obsolete : retort

: to bring in (profit) : yield

: to give or perform in return : repay

return a compliment

also : to respond to in kind

returned his calls

: to give back to the owner

: reflect

return an echo

: to cause (something, such as a wall) to continue in a different direction (as at a right angle)

: to lead (a specified suit or specified card of a suit) in response to a partner's earlier lead

: to hit back (a ball or shuttlecock)

: to run with (a football) after a change of possession (as by a punt or a fumble)

returner noun

return

2 of 3

noun

: the act of coming back to or from a place or condition

: a regular or frequent returning : recurrence

a(1)

: the delivery of a legal order (such as a writ) to the proper officer or court

(2)

: an endorsed certificate stating an official's action in the execution of such an order

(3)

: the sending back of a commission with the certificate of the commissioners

: an account or formal report

c(1)

: a report of the results of balloting

—usually used in plural

election returns

(2)

: an official declaration of the election of a candidate

(3)

chiefly British : election

d(1)

: a formal statement on a required legal form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due

(2)

: a list of taxable property

: the continuation usually at a right angle of the face or of a member of a building or of a molding or group of moldings

: a means for conveying something (such as water) back to its starting point

: a quantity of goods, consignment, or cargo coming back in exchange for goods sent out as a mercantile venture

: the value of or profit from such venture

c(1)

: the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield

(2)

returns plural : results

: the rate of profit in a process of production per unit of cost

: the act of returning something to a former place, condition, or ownership : restitution

the return of stolen goods

: something returned

especially returns plural : unsold publications returned to the publisher for cash or credit

: something given in repayment or reciprocation

a return on their years of hard work

: answer, retort

: an answering play: such as

: a lead in a suit previously led by one's partner in a card game

: the action or an instance of returning a ball (as in football or tennis)

chiefly British : round-trip

return

3 of 3

adjective

: having or formed by a change of direction

a return facade

: doubled on itself

a return flue

: played, delivered, or given in return

return fire from the enemy

: taking place for the second time

a return meeting for the two champions

: used or taken on returning

the return road

: returning or permitting return

a return valve

: of, relating to, or causing a return to a place or condition

use the prestamped return envelope

Example Sentences

Verb We waited for you to return. She is returning home tomorrow. I'm leaving but will return at 2 p.m. I have to return a book to the library. I'm returning your ladder. Thanks for letting me borrow it. The dishes were broken when they were delivered, so I had to return them. I had to return the shirt and get a bigger size. His jealousy returned when he saw his ex-wife with her new husband. Noun We are looking forward to your return. We're looking forward to our return to Europe. The team looked forward to his return to coaching. a return to the old ways of farming the department's return to normal The people celebrated their leader's return to power. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Another opportunity arose when a line cook went to Mexico and didn’t return.

Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment.

Kimberly Kindy, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The four council members and a spokesman for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office either did not immediately return requests for comment or declined to comment.

Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Marcus-McRae did not immediately return NBC News’ request for comment.

Alexander Kacala, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The White House didn't immediately return a request for comment.

Adam Shaw, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment.

Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Jackson left last Sunday’s 20-7 win over the New England Patriots with an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return.

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 In Nevada County, with about 102,000 people, Adona estimates a third of poll workers didn't return after the 2020 election – around three times as many as in previous election cycles.

Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022

Noun

Lily's owner is confident that the pet knows how the doorbell camera works because the feline has continued to use it since her return.

Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Upon his return 27 minutes later at 2:32 a.m., Brink’s said, the driver discovered that the 18-wheeler had been compromised.

Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Charles will also host faith leaders at Buckingham Palace on Friday, following his return from Wales.

Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 But the flip side of excitement is anxiety—and my return to business travel has brought plenty of it.

Alexandra Samuel, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 After graduation, Andye returned to Paris for a brief stopover before her return to the US.

CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 So the veteran coach admits there is some extra significance to his return to Winthrop’s Miller Field, which was renovated in 2018 ahead of Cadigan’s first season as head coach.

Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Then Poitras and her subject return to Barbara for the last chapter, and flesh her story out in the larger context of Nan’s then and now.

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Reacting to the Fuller House alum’s announcement, fans were elated to hear that Candace has already planned her return to TV.

Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022

Adjective

The Crew-2 astronauts, fielding questions from reporters Friday during an orbital pre-return news conference.

William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2021 Any Jacobs: Age: Not listed on his website, and Jacobs did not return questions sent by IndyStar.

Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2020 Officials at Oakdale and the federal Bureau of Prisons headquarters in Washington, D.C., did not return messages Wednesday.

M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2020 Hertz and Avis Budget Group did not return requests seeking answers to specific questions about their operations.

Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 24 May 2020 Response: Exterran did not return requests seeking comment.

Desperation Town, ProPublica, 12 May 2020 The alert recommends that visitors from out of state return home immediately.

Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2020 Luther’s two ex-husbands did not return interview requests.

Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 6 May 2020 An Alaska spokeswoman did not return questions in time for this story about the company’s ongoing near-term North Slope development projects such as Greater Mooses Tooth-2 and Nuna.

Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Apr. 2020 See More

Kids Definition

return 1 of 3

verb

re·turn ri-ˈtərn How to pronounce return (audio)

returned; returning

: to come or go back again

Birds return each spring.

: to bring, give, send, or put back

Have you returned your library book?

: repay sense 1

She never returned the borrowed money.

: to respond in the same way

I returned the compliment.

: to make an official report of

The jury returned a verdict.

: yield entry 1 sense 4, produce

The investment returned a profit.

return

2 of 3

noun

: the act of coming or going back to a place or condition

They await his return home.

She hoped for a return to normal.

: recurrence

the return of spring

: the act of returning something (as to a former condition or owner)

He thanked me for the return of his wallet.

: something given in payment or exchange

She asked nothing in return.

: a report of the results of voting

election returns

: a statement of income to be taxed

: the profit from labor, investment, or business

return

3 of 3

adjective

: happening or done for the second time

a return visit

: used for returning

a return ticket

Legal Definition

return 1 of 2

transitive verb

re·turn

: to give (an official account or report) to a superior (as by a list or statement)

return the names of all residents in the ward

return a list of jurors

: to bring back (as a writ, verdict, or indictment) to an office or tribunal

the sheriff must return the execution…to the proper clerk within sixty days

J. H. Friedenthal et al.

the grand jury returned six indictments

returned a verdict of not guilty

: to bring in or produce (as earnings or profit) : yield

return

2 of 2

noun

: the delivery of a court order (as a writ) to the proper officer or court

: proof of service

: return day

: an account or formal report (as of an action performed or duty discharged or of facts and statistics)

census returns

especially : a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information

—usually used in pl.

: a report of the results of balloting

election returns

: an official declaration of the election of a candidate

each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members

U.S. Constitution art. I

: a formal document executed in accordance with law on a required form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due

called also tax return

: the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield

: something returned

specifically : a paper (as a check or draft) calling for payment that is returned by a bank to the clearinghouse because of a defect (as lack of funds or insufficient endorsement)

单词	returned
释义	return 1 of 3 verb re·turn ri-ˈtərn returned; returning; returns intransitive verb 1 a : to go back or come back again return home b : to go back in thought, practice, or condition : revert 2 : to pass back to an earlier possessor 3 : reply, retort transitive verb 1 a : to give (something, such as an official account) to a superior b British : to elect (a candidate) as attested by official report or returns c : to bring back (something, such as a writ or verdict) to an office or tribunal 2 a : to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place b : to restore to a former or to a normal state 3 a : to send back : visit —usually used with on or upon b obsolete : retort 4 : to bring in (profit) : yield 5 a : to give or perform in return : repay return a compliment also : to respond to in kind returned his calls b : to give back to the owner c : reflect return an echo 6 : to cause (something, such as a wall) to continue in a different direction (as at a right angle) 7 : to lead (a specified suit or specified card of a suit) in response to a partner's earlier lead 8 a : to hit back (a ball or shuttlecock) b : to run with (a football) after a change of possession (as by a punt or a fumble) returner noun return 2 of 3 noun 1 a : the act of coming back to or from a place or condition b : a regular or frequent returning : recurrence 2 a(1) : the delivery of a legal order (such as a writ) to the proper officer or court (2) : an endorsed certificate stating an official's action in the execution of such an order (3) : the sending back of a commission with the certificate of the commissioners b : an account or formal report c(1) : a report of the results of balloting —usually used in plural election returns (2) : an official declaration of the election of a candidate (3) chiefly British : election d(1) : a formal statement on a required legal form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due (2) : a list of taxable property 3 a : the continuation usually at a right angle of the face or of a member of a building or of a molding or group of moldings b : a means for conveying something (such as water) back to its starting point 4 a : a quantity of goods, consignment, or cargo coming back in exchange for goods sent out as a mercantile venture b : the value of or profit from such venture c(1) : the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield (2) returns plural : results d : the rate of profit in a process of production per unit of cost 5 a : the act of returning something to a former place, condition, or ownership : restitution the return of stolen goods b : something returned especially returns plural : unsold publications returned to the publisher for cash or credit 6 a : something given in repayment or reciprocation a return on their years of hard work b : answer, retort 7 : an answering play: such as a : a lead in a suit previously led by one's partner in a card game b : the action or an instance of returning a ball (as in football or tennis) 8 chiefly British : round-trip return 3 of 3 adjective 1 a : having or formed by a change of direction a return facade b : doubled on itself a return flue 2 a : played, delivered, or given in return return fire from the enemy b : taking place for the second time a return meeting for the two champions 3 : used or taken on returning the return road 4 : returning or permitting return a return valve 5 : of, relating to, or causing a return to a place or condition use the prestamped return envelope Phrases in return : in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment Synonyms Verb replace restore Noun answer comeback rejoinder replication reply response retort See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb We waited for you to return. She is returning home tomorrow. I'm leaving but will return at 2 p.m. I have to return a book to the library. I'm returning your ladder. Thanks for letting me borrow it. The dishes were broken when they were delivered, so I had to return them. I had to return the shirt and get a bigger size. His jealousy returned when he saw his ex-wife with her new husband. Noun We are looking forward to your return. We're looking forward to our return to Europe. The team looked forward to his return to coaching. a return to the old ways of farming the department's return to normal The people celebrated their leader's return to power. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Another opportunity arose when a line cook went to Mexico and didn’t return. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment. Kimberly Kindy, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The four council members and a spokesman for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office either did not immediately return requests for comment or declined to comment. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Marcus-McRae did not immediately return NBC News’ request for comment. Alexander Kacala, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The White House didn't immediately return a request for comment. Adam Shaw, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment. Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Jackson left last Sunday’s 20-7 win over the New England Patriots with an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 In Nevada County, with about 102,000 people, Adona estimates a third of poll workers didn't return after the 2020 election – around three times as many as in previous election cycles. Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Noun Lily's owner is confident that the pet knows how the doorbell camera works because the feline has continued to use it since her return. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Upon his return 27 minutes later at 2:32 a.m., Brink’s said, the driver discovered that the 18-wheeler had been compromised. Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Charles will also host faith leaders at Buckingham Palace on Friday, following his return from Wales. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 But the flip side of excitement is anxiety—and my return to business travel has brought plenty of it. Alexandra Samuel, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 After graduation, Andye returned to Paris for a brief stopover before her return to the US. CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 So the veteran coach admits there is some extra significance to his return to Winthrop’s Miller Field, which was renovated in 2018 ahead of Cadigan’s first season as head coach. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Then Poitras and her subject return to Barbara for the last chapter, and flesh her story out in the larger context of Nan’s then and now. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Reacting to the Fuller House alum’s announcement, fans were elated to hear that Candace has already planned her return to TV. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Adjective The Crew-2 astronauts, fielding questions from reporters Friday during an orbital pre-return news conference. William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2021 Any Jacobs: Age: Not listed on his website, and Jacobs did not return questions sent by IndyStar. Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2020 Officials at Oakdale and the federal Bureau of Prisons headquarters in Washington, D.C., did not return messages Wednesday. M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2020 Hertz and Avis Budget Group did not return requests seeking answers to specific questions about their operations. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 24 May 2020 Response: Exterran did not return requests seeking comment. Desperation Town, ProPublica, 12 May 2020 The alert recommends that visitors from out of state return home immediately. Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2020 Luther’s two ex-husbands did not return interview requests. Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 6 May 2020 An Alaska spokeswoman did not return questions in time for this story about the company’s ongoing near-term North Slope development projects such as Greater Mooses Tooth-2 and Nuna. Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Apr. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French returner, from re- + turner, tourner to turn — more at turn First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing return by return by return mail by return of post day return (income) tax return on sale or return never to return on someone's return home return fire return game return from the dead return someone's call return the favor return (someone's) fire return ticket return to find return to return to work return to nature upon/on someone's return someone's return home return match return address pre-return return envelope point of no return safe return in return See More by return by return mail by return of post day return (income) tax return on sale or return never to return on someone's return home return fire return game return from the dead return someone's call return the favor return (someone's) fire return ticket return to find return to return to work return to nature upon/on someone's return someone's return home return match return address pre-return return envelope point of no return safe return in return See More Kids Definition return 1 of 3 verb re·turn ri-ˈtərn returned; returning 1 : to come or go back again Birds return each spring. 2 : to bring, give, send, or put back Have you returned your library book? 3 : repay sense 1 She never returned the borrowed money. 4 : to respond in the same way I returned the compliment. 5 : to make an official report of The jury returned a verdict. 6 : yield entry 1 sense 4, produce The investment returned a profit. return 2 of 3 noun 1 : the act of coming or going back to a place or condition They await his return home. She hoped for a return to normal. 2 : recurrence the return of spring 3 : the act of returning something (as to a former condition or owner) He thanked me for the return of his wallet. 4 : something given in payment or exchange She asked nothing in return. 5 : a report of the results of voting election returns 6 : a statement of income to be taxed 7 : the profit from labor, investment, or business return 3 of 3 adjective 1 : happening or done for the second time a return visit 2 : used for returning a return ticket Legal Definition return 1 of 2 transitive verb re·turn 1 a : to give (an official account or report) to a superior (as by a list or statement) return the names of all residents in the ward return a list of jurors b : to bring back (as a writ, verdict, or indictment) to an office or tribunal the sheriff must return the execution…to the proper clerk within sixty days J. H. Friedenthal et al. the grand jury returned six indictments returned a verdict of not guilty 2 : to bring in or produce (as earnings or profit) : yield return 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the delivery of a court order (as a writ) to the proper officer or court b : proof of service 2 : return day 3 : an account or formal report (as of an action performed or duty discharged or of facts and statistics) census returns especially : a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information —usually used in pl. 4 a : a report of the results of balloting election returns b : an official declaration of the election of a candidate each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members U.S. Constitution art. I 5 : a formal document executed in accordance with law on a required form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due called also tax return 6 : the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield 7 : something returned specifically : a paper (as a check or draft) calling for payment that is returned by a bank to the clearinghouse because of a defect (as lack of funds or insufficient endorsement) returned verb past tense of return 1 as in restored to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place when I'm done reading a book, I always return it to the very shelf I got it from Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance restored replaced reconveyed Antonyms & Near Antonyms took removed 2 as in yielded to produce as revenue this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit Synonyms & Similar Words yielded provided gave paid supplied afforded bore furnished brought in netted paid off 3 as in responded to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction when I asked him to sit down to dinner, he returned that he would come when he was good and ready Synonyms & Similar Words responded replied rejoined answered reacted retorted acknowledged came back commented explained remarked countered corresponded riposted communicated denied defended fielded rebutted refuted Antonyms & Near Antonyms asked inquired examined questioned challenged interrogated pumped surveyed quizzed queried grilled polled cross-examined See More 4 as in reverted to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level vowed to do anything to keep the recovering alcoholic from returning to his dissolute ways Synonyms & Similar Words reverted regressed declined lapsed fell relapsed threw back dropped retrogressed ebbed worsened degenerated backslid retrograded Antonyms & Near Antonyms developed progressed evolved grew advanced matured ripened See More
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