verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reclaim, retreat

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Example Sentences

Example:Zoned for industry, the land was reclaimed by the mining company.

Definition:To take back or claim as one’s own, especially land.

From reclaim

Example:The land was mined and then retreated, returning to a more natural state.

Definition:To withdraw or move away, often metaphorically.

From retreat