English words starting with R

The act of connecting something again, or the state of being connected again after a break.

To make a military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

to conquer a place or people again after losing control of it.

To think about something again, especially in order to possibly change a previous decision or opinion.

The act of thinking about something again, especially with the possibility of changing your mind or decision.

to form an organization or a group again in a different way

(of dried food, milk, etc.) having had water added to it again so it can be used

the process of building or forming something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

To build or create something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

Built or formed again after being damaged or destroyed.

The process of building or creating something again that has been damaged or destroyed.

A person who supports or advocates reconstruction, especially in religious, historical, or social contexts.

Relating to or involving the rebuilding or restoration of something, especially a part of the body, to its original form or function.

The act or process of placing something, such as an idea, text, or artwork, in a new or different context, thereby altering its original meaning or interpretation.

to consider or present something in a new or different context, thereby altering its meaning or interpretation.

to come together again after a break or pause.

the process of changing something back to a previous state, system, or use.

to change something back to a previous state, form, or use, especially in religion or belief.

To copy something again.

To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.

A book in which records of events, transactions, or other information are kept.

Surpassing all previous records or achievements; unprecedented.

A company that produces and sells recorded music, especially on records, CDs, or digital formats.

higher than ever before; reaching the highest level ever recorded

A person who has achieved the best performance that has been officially measured and noted.

The activity or process of keeping records, especially in a systematic way.

being the lowest ever recorded or measured

Achieving a new record, especially in a sport or other competitive activity.

Matching an existing record or achievement.

(of a device or medium) able to record sound, pictures, or data.

Captured and stored for later use, especially in a permanent form like audio, video, or written data.

A device for converting sound, pictures, or data into a form that can be stored and played back later.

A piece of music, speech, or other sound that has been stored on a disc, tape, or computer file so it can be listened to again.

A person who records sound, especially professionally for films, radio, or music.

To tell someone a story or describe a series of events

to tell someone about something, especially in detail

the act of telling a story or describing an event or series of events

To get back money that you have spent or lost

The act of getting back an amount of money that has been spent or lost.

a source of help in a difficult situation

to get back something that was lost, stolen, or missing

Able to be regained, retrieved, or restored to a normal state.

Having returned to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of difficulty.

A memory of a traumatic event, typically from childhood, that is believed to have been unconsciously repressed and is later recalled, often during therapy.

The process of becoming well again after an illness or injury.

activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

relating to or used for enjoyable activities done for pleasure when one is not working.

An accusation made in response to one from someone else; the act of making such accusations.

the recurrence or renewed outbreak of an undesirable condition, especially a disease or something bad.

to find new people to join a company, organization, or the armed forces

a person whose job is to recruit people, especially for work or for membership in an organization.

The activity of finding and hiring new people to work for a company or organization.

the process of finding new people to join a company, organization, or the armed forces

Relating to or affecting the rectum.

A flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, especially one with adjacent sides of unequal length.

Having the shape of a rectangle; having four sides and four right angles.

The act of correcting something or making something right.

a device that converts alternating current to direct current.

To correct something that is wrong or make it right.

Consisting of, moving in, or characterized by straight lines.

The quality of thinking or behaving in a correct and honest way; moral integrity.

the right-hand page of an open book, or the front of a leaf (the side that is to be read first).

a priest in charge of a parish in the Church of England.

the house where a rector lives

The final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus.

Any of several straight muscles, especially of the abdomen or eye.

Lying down or reclining, especially in a position of comfort or rest.

To recover from illness or exhaustion.

the process of getting back your health, strength, or energy after being ill, injured, or tired

relating to or helping the process of recovering from illness or exhaustion

to happen or occur again, especially repeatedly or after an interval

the fact of happening or occurring again, especially after a period of time

happening or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically

happening or appearing repeatedly, especially at regular intervals

happening or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically

The process of defining a function or solving a problem by repeated application of the same rule or procedure to its own results.

Involving or characterized by a process that repeats itself indefinitely or until a specific condition is met, often by referring back to itself.

The action of withdrawing from a position of judging a particular case because of a potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

A person who refuses to submit to an authority or to comply with a regulation, especially in a religious context.

To withdraw from a position of judging in order to avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of bias.

the ability of a material or product to be recycled.

Able to be processed and used again.

To process used materials so that they can be used again.

(of a substance or material) having been processed so that it can be used again.

a person or thing that recycles something, especially a machine or container for processing recyclable materials.

The process of treating waste materials so they can be used again.

having the colour of blood, fire, or rubies

having the colors red and black combined or arranged in a pattern.

having the colors red and blue combined or alternating

Having the colors red and green combined or in contrast.

Having the colors red and white combined, typically in a pattern of stripes, patches, or checks.

Having a pattern of alternating red and white stripes.

Having the colors red and yellow combined or intermingled.

Having a beard that is red in color.

Full of energy, spirit, and strength; vigorous and hearty.

Involving or combining the colors red and blue.

Made of red bricks.

of a color that is a mixture of red and brown.

relating to or denoting the special treatment and lavish hospitality accorded to very important people

Describing a place or event where a red carpet has been laid out, typically to welcome or honor important guests in a formal or celebratory manner.

Having cheeks that are red in color.

Having red cheeks.

A type of clay soil characterized by its reddish color, typically due to the presence of iron oxide.

Wearing a red coat.

Used to designate a species of North American woodpecker (Picoides borealis) characterized by small, black-and-white striped plumage and, in males, a tiny, often hard-to-see red streak (cockade) on the side of the head.

Having a red color or hue.

A flight on an airplane that leaves late at night and arrives early the next morning.

Having red eyes, especially as a result of tiredness, crying, or irritation.

Embarrassed or ashamed, with the face reddened from blushing.

To mark or draw attention to as being problematic, dangerous, or requiring review.

Having red flowers.

A very large, luminous star of low surface temperature, in a late stage of stellar evolution.

Having hair of a red color.

In the act of doing something wrong or illegal, especially at the moment of being discovered.

Having red hair on the head.

extremely hot

Having legs that are red in color.

Of a day or event: specially important, memorable, or joyful, and typically marked in red on a calendar.

relating to or designating a district or area where prostitution is officially tolerated or common

Meat that is dark in color when raw, especially beef and lamb, as opposed to poultry or fish.