вернуть

This is the 774th most frequent Russian word.

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вернуть

To return or give back.


Here, 'вернуть' expresses the concept of regaining or restoring something intangible, like an emotional state or relationship (his favor).

Она пытается вернуть его расположение.

She is trying to regain his favor.


Here, 'вернуть' is used in the context of giving something back to its original place or owner (the library).

Я хочу вернуть эту книгу в библиотеку.

I want to return this book to the library.


In this sentence, 'вернуть' demonstrates the notion of reclaiming or taking back ownership of something that was once owned (the money).

Он уверен, что сможет вернуть свои деньги.

He is confident that he can retrieve his money.