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re·cov·er
 recover
- pronunciation:
- rih
kuh
v
 r
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
recovered, recovering, recovers |
| definition 1: |
to get back or regain.
She recovered her lost wallet.It took him months to recover his health after the illness.- synonyms:
- regain, retrieve
- similar words:
- find, recoup, recuperate, redeem, retake, salvage
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| definition 2: |
to receive in compensation for loss.
We recovered damages from our insurance company after the fire.- synonyms:
- recoup
- similar words:
- get, obtain, receive
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| definition 3: |
to gain back the former condition of (oneself).
He fell as he walked across the stage, but he quickly recovered himself.She fortunately recovered herself after she broke into laughter during the wedding.- similar words:
- collect, rally, recuperate, restore, revive
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| definition 4: |
to gain (some usable material) from garbage or refuse.
I recovered this great old picture frame that was being thrown out.- synonyms:
- reclaim
- similar words:
- recycle, salvage
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| related words: |
evict, resume, return, wind |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to return to a normal condition or state, esp. of health.
She is slowly recovering from her illness.- synonyms:
- mend, revive
- antonyms:
- sicken, sink, worsen
- similar words:
- bounce back, convalesce, heal, pull through, rally, rebound, recuperate
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| related words: |
come around, come to, spring |
| derivations: |
recoverable (adj.), recovering (adj.) |
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