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retouch

Syllabification: (re·touch)
Pronunciation: /rēˈtəCH/
Translate retouch | into Italian
Definition of retouch

verb

[with object]
  • improve or repair (a painting, a photograph, makeup, etc.) by making slight additions or alterations.

Derivatives

retoucher

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: probably from French retoucher

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