Devolver
Example: Preciso devolver o livro para a biblioteca amanhã.
Definition
"Devolver" means to return something to its original place or owner, especially after borrowing or using it. For example, in the sentence 'Preciso devolver o livro para a biblioteca amanhã,' it means to give back the book to the library by tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "devolver" comes from the Latin verb 'devolvere,' which means 'to roll back' or 'to return.' It combines 'de-' meaning 'back' and 'volvere' meaning 'to roll.' Did you know that this sense of returning evolved from the idea of rolling something back to where it started?
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