go back
VerbOpen English WordNet
Verb (3)
- belong to an earlier time“This story dates back 200 years”Synonyms: date backdate fromMore general originate, initiateMore specific ascend
- return in thought or speech to somethingSynonyms: recurMore general hark back, return
- 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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