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retouch

verb

Alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
H
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance

    “This photograph has been retouched!”

verb

  1. Give retouches to (hair)

    “Retouch the roots”

In context

Example Sentences

This photograph has been retouched!
Retouch the roots

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