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Returning

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Adjective

1. returning, reverting

tending to return to an earlier state

2. returning, reversive

tending to be turned back

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Returning

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verb
1. (intransitive)
to come back to a former place or state
2. (transitive)
to give, take, or carry back; replace or restore
3. (transitive)
to repay or recompense, esp with something of equivalent value
return the compliment
4. (transitive)
to earn or yield (profit or interest) as an income from an investment or venture
5. (intransitive)
to come back or revert in thought or speech
I'll return to that later
6. (intransitive)
to recur or reappear
the symptoms have returned
7. 
to answer or reply
8. (transitive)
to vote into office; elect
9. (transitive) law
(of a jury) to deliver or render (a verdict)
10. (transitive)
to send back or reflect (light or sound)
the canyon returned my shout
11. (transitive)
to submit (a report, etc) about (someone or something) to someone in authority
12. (transitive) cards
to lead back (the suit led by one's partner)
13. (transitive) ball games
to hit, throw, or play (a ball) back
14. (transitive) architecture
to turn (a part, decorative moulding, etc) away from its original direction
15.  return thanks
noun
16. 
the act or an instance of coming back
17. 
something that is given or sent back, esp unsatisfactory merchandise returned to the maker or supplier or a theatre ticket sent back by a purchaser for resale
18. 
the act or an instance of putting, sending, or carrying back; replacement or restoration
19. (often plural)
the yield, revenue, or profit accruing from an investment, transaction, or venture
20. 
the act or an instance of reciprocation or repayment (esp in the phrase in return for)
21. 
a recurrence or reappearance
22. 
an official report, esp of the financial condition of a company
23. 
a. 
a form (a tax return) on which a statement concerning one's taxable income is made
b. 
the statement itself
24. (often plural)
a statement of the votes counted at an election or poll
25. 
an answer or reply
26. British short for return ticket
27. New Zealand informal
a second helping of food served at a table
28. architecture
a. 
a part of a building that forms an angle with the façade
b. 
any part of an architectural feature that forms an angle with the main part
29. law
a report by a bailiff or other officer on the outcome of a formal document such as a claim, summons, etc, issued by a court
30. cards
a lead of a card in the suit that one's partner has previously led
31. ball games
the act of playing or throwing a ball back
32.  by return
33.  many happy returns
34.  the point of no return
adjective
35. 
of, relating to, or characterized by a return
a return visit
a return performance
36. 
denoting a second, reciprocated occasion
a return match

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Returning

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verb intransitive
1. 
to go or come back, as to a former place, condition, practice, opinion, etc.
2. 
to go back in thought or speech
to return to the subject
3. 
to revert to a former owner
4. 
to answer; reply; retort
verb transitive
5. 
to bring, send, carry, or put back; restore or replace
6. 
to give, send, or do (something equivalent to what has been given, sent, or done); give, send, or do in requital or reciprocation
to return a visit, compliment, etc.
7. 
to produce (a profit, revenue, etc.); yield
8. 
a. 
to report or announce officially or formally
b. 
to turn in (a writ, account, or statement) to a judge or other official
9. 
to elect or reelect, as to a legislature
10. 
to replace (a weapon) in its holder
11. 
to turn back or in the opposite direction
12. 
to reflect (sound, light, etc.)
13.  Architecture
to turn away from, or cause to continue on at an angle to, the previous line of direction
14.  Cards
to respond to (one's partner's lead) with a lead of the same suit
15.  Law
to render (a verdict)
16.  Sport
to hit, throw, or run back (a ball)
noun
17. 
a coming or going back, as to a former place, condition, etc.
18. 
a bringing, sending, carrying, or putting back; restoration or replacement
19. 
a. 
something returned
b.  [pl.]
unsold merchandise returned to the distributor by a retailer or merchandise returned to a retailer by a purchaser
20. 
a coming back again; reappearance; recurrence
many happy returns of the day
21. 
something done or given as an equivalent for that received; repayment; requital; reciprocation
22. 
a. 
profit made on an exchange of goods
b.  [often pl.]
yield, profit, or revenue, as from labor, investments, etc.
c. 
yield per unit as compared to cost per unit; rate of yield
23. 
an answer; reply; retort
24. 
a report
; esp.,
a. 
an official or formal report, as of the financial condition of a company
b.  [usually pl.]
a report on a count of votes at polling places
election returns
c. 
a form on which taxable income is reported and tax is computed
: in full (income) tax return
25.  Architecture
a. 
the continuation, as of a molding, colonnade, etc., in a different direction, often at a right angle
b. 
a bend or turn, as in a line, wall, etc.
c. 
the section between two such bends
26.  Cards
a lead in response to one's partner's lead
27.  Law
a. 
the bringing or sending back of a writ, subpoena, summons, etc. to the proper court or official
b. 
a certified report by an election official, assessor, etc.
c. 
a certificate or report endorsed on any such document
28.  Sport
a. 
a hitting or throwing back of a ball
b. 
a ball so returned
c. 
a running back of a football received on a kick or by an interception
adjective
29. 
of or for a return or returning
return postage
30. 
given, sent, done, etc. in return
a return match
31. 
occurring again
a return performance
32. 
returning or returned
33. 
changing or reversing direction or formed by a change or reversal in direction, as a bend in a road

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Returning

see synonyms of returning
v. re·turned, re·turn·ing, re·turns
v.intr.
1. To go or come back, as to an earlier condition or place: She returned to her office after lunch.
2. To revert in speech, thought, or practice: I returned to my knitting after answering the phone.
3. To revert to a former owner.
4. To answer or respond: I said hello to him, and he returned in kind.
v.tr.
1. To send, put, or carry back: We return bottles to the store.
2.
a. To give or send back in reciprocation: She returned his praise.
b. To give back to the owner: He returned her book.
c. To reflect or send back: The echo was returned by the canyon wall.
3. To produce or yield (profit or interest) as a payment for labor, investment, or expenditure.
4. Law
a. To submit (an official report, for example) to a judge or other person in authority.
b. To render or deliver (a writ or verdict, for example) to the proper officer or court of law.
5. To elect or reelect, as to a legislative body.
6. Games To respond to (a partner's lead) by leading the same suit in cards.
7. Architecture To turn away from or place at an angle to the previous line of direction.
8.
a. Sports To hit or send back (a tennis ball, for example) to one's opponent.
b. Football To run with (the ball) after a kickoff, punt, interception, or fumble.
n.
1.
a. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back: After my return, we can discuss this matter further.
b. The act of bringing or sending something back to a previous place, condition, or owner: the late return of a library book.
2.
a. Something brought or sent back.
b. returns Merchandise returned, as to a retailer by a consumer or to a wholesaler by a retailer.
c. Something that goes or comes back.
3. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event: the return of spring.
4. Something exchanged for that received; repayment.
5. A reply; a response.
6.
a. The profit made on an exchange of goods.
b. often returns A profit or yield, as from labor or investments.
c. Output or yield per unit rather than cost per unit, as in the manufacturing of a particular product.
7.
a. A report, list, or set of statistics, especially one that is formal or official.
b. often returns A report on the vote in an election.
c. Chiefly British An election.
8. Games A lead in certain card games that responds to the lead of one's partner.
9. Sports In tennis and certain other sports:
a. The act of hitting or sending the ball back to one's opponent.
b. The ball thus sent back.
10. Football
a. The act of running back the ball after a kickoff, punt, interception, or fumble.
b. The yardage so gained.
11. Architecture
a. The extension of a molding, projection, or other part at an angle (usually 90°) to the main part.
b. A part of a building set at an angle to the façade.
12.
a. A turn, bend, or similar reversal of direction, as in a stream or road.
b. A pipe or conduit for carrying something, especially water, back to its starting point.
13.
a. The key or mechanism on a machine, such as a typewriter, that positions the carriage or printing element at the beginning of a new line.
b. A key on a computer keyboard or keypad used to begin a new line or paragraph in a text editor.
14. Chiefly British A roundtrip ticket.
15. Law
a. The bringing or sending back of a writ, subpoena, or other document, generally with a short written report on it, by a sheriff or other officer to the court from which it was issued.
b. A certified report by an assessor, election officer, collector, or other official.
16. A formal tax statement on the required official form indicating taxable income, allowed deductions, exemptions, and the computed tax that is due. Also called income tax return, tax return.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or bringing about a going or coming back to a place or situation: the return voyage; a return envelope.
2. Given, sent, or done in reciprocation or exchange: a return volley; a return invitation.
3. Performed, presented, or taking place again: a return engagement of the ballet; a return tennis match.
4. Returning or affording return or recirculation: a return plumbing pipe; a return valve.
5.
a. Reversing or changing direction.
b. Having or formed by a reversal or change in direction; returning on itself, as a bend in a road or stream.

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