Reclaim
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Powerful Emotion
Using 'reclaim' often indicates a strong emotional stake in what's being retrieved. He reclaimed his family's honor.
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Past Ownership
'Reclaim' implies you were once the owner or had some right to what you're getting back. After the war, citizens reclaimed their homes.
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Not Immediate
'Reclaim' suggests a process, not an instantaneous action, usually due to some obstruction. She is working hard to reclaim her health.