What is another word for re-possess?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːpəzˈɛs] (IPA) 
Re-possess is a term that means to take back possession of something that has been previously owned. Synonyms for the word include reacquire, reclaim, regain, retrieve, and recover. Each of these words conveys the same basic meaning but implies a slightly different emphasis or context. Reacquire emphasizes gaining possession again, implying that the item in question was once owned before. Reclaim suggests a legal or formal process, while regain and retrieve both focus on restoring something that was lost, stolen, or misplaced. Finally, recover suggests that the item was lost or damaged and needed to be repaired before it could be used again.
