<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state</li><li>to revert to a former owner</li><li>to revert or recur, as in thought, discourse, etc.</li><li>to make a reply or retort</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to put, bring, take, give, or send back to the original place, position, etc.</li><li>to send or give back in reciprocation, recompense, or requital</li><li>to reflect (light, sound, etc.)</li><li>to yield (a profit, revenue, etc.)</li><li>to report or announce officially</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the act or fact of returning as by going or coming back or bringing, sending, or giving back</li><li>a recurrence</li><li>reciprocation, repayment, or requital</li><li>response or reply</li><li>a person or thing that is returned</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>of or relating to a return or returning</li><li>sent, given, or done in return</li><li>done or occurring again</li><li>noting a person or thing that is returned or returning</li><li>changing in direction; doubling or returning on itself</li></ul>