Entry Word: recover

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to get again in oneʼs possession <after fishing around in the garbage for ten minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys>

Synonyms reacquire, recapture, reclaim, re-collect, recoup, regain, repossess, retake, retrieve

Related Words recruit, replenish; redeem, repurchase; rescue

Phrases get back

Near Antonyms lose, mislay, misplace

2 to regain a former or normal state <after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover toward the end of the game and manage a win>

Synonyms rally, rebound, snap back

Related Words reanimate, revitalize, revive

Phrases make a comeback

Near Antonyms decline, fail, worsen

3 to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness <I see youʼre recovering well from the accident> — see convalesce
4 to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product <can recover aluminum from old cans> — see recycle