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retreats

Sayri-TREETS/ɹɪˈtɹiːts/

2 meanings of retreats

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of retreat. Use this form when talking about more than one.

    The monastery offers quiet weekend retreats for tired city workers.

    Our team takes two retreats every year to plan and relax.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Form of retreat used with he, she, it, or one person or thing.

    When the tide retreats, the children hunt for shells in the wet sand.

    The shy cat retreats under the bed whenever guests arrive.

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retreats is a form of retreat

retreat, noun: The act of an army pulling back from danger or enemy attack. Full entry

Forms
retreatretreats plural
Spelling
retreat → retreats: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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