Main Entry: re·cu·per·ate

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): re·cu·per·at·ed; re·cu·per·at·ing

transitive verb

: to get back or recover <recuperating health and strength after pneumonia>

intransitive verb

: to recover health or strength <time to recuperate after major surgery>