carry back

VERB

return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

give replace restore send

STRONG

bestow convey react rebate reciprocate recompense reestablish refund reimburse reinstate remit render repay requite reseat restitute retaliate transmit

WEAK

hand back make restitution pay back put back reinsert roll back take back thrust back toss back

Antonyms

STRONG

deprive hold keep refuse take

WEAK

ask depart leave pay request

Example Sentences

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At the time, the company said it planned to carry back the capital losses from the sale against previous capital gains, which could generate a tax benefit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

It was the kind of conversation they’d carry back to their living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2020

She isn’t a jammer, but her grandparents would make pilgrimages back to South Carolina and carry back a few quart jars of muscadine jam.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020

Saul will now hope his scoring run with Spain will carry back over to Atletico when it hosts Eibar on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2018

So spoke the kind and gentle reed, and Psyche, following the directions, was able to carry back to her cruel mistress a quantity of the shining fleece.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

carry back

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