 recover |
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| 1. | [ verb ] get or find back; recover the use of | |
| Synonyms: | retrieve regain find | |
| Examples: | "She regained control of herself" "She found her voice and replied quickly" |
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| Related terms: | get access find restitution recovery | |
| 2. | [ verb ] get over an illness or shock | |
| Synonyms: | convalesce recuperate | |
| Examples: | "The patient is recuperating" |
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| Related terms: | deteriorate better perk_up recuperate convalescence convalescent | |
| 3. | [ verb ] regain a former condition after a financial loss | |
| Synonyms: | recuperate go_back | |
| Examples: | "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90" "The company managed to recuperate" |
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| Related terms: | revert rally recovery | |
| 4. | [ verb ] of materials from waste products | |
| Synonyms: | reclaim | |
| Related terms: | recycle save preserve | |
| 5. | [ verb ] regain or make up for | |
| Synonyms: | recuperate recoup | |
| Examples: | "recuperate one's losses" |
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| Related terms: | get make_up | |
| 6. | [ verb ] cover anew | |
| Examples: | "recover a chair" |
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| Related terms: | cover | |
| Similar spelling: |
recovery recoverer recovered recovering receiver |
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