go back

Verb

Open English WordNet

Verb (3)

  1. belong to an earlier time“This story dates back 200 years”Synonyms: date backdate fromMore general originate, initiateMore specific ascend
  2. return in thought or speech to somethingSynonyms: recurMore general hark back, return
  3. regain a former condition after a financial loss“We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90”“The company managed to recuperate”Synonyms: recoverrecuperateMore general revert, returnMore specific rally, rebound
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