recover

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verb (1)

re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər

recovered; recovering ri-ˈkə-və-riŋ

-ˈkəv-riŋ

Synonyms of recover next

transitive verb

: to get back : regain

: to bring back to normal position or condition

stumbled, then recovered himself

archaic : rescue

: to make up for

recover increased costs through higher prices

: to gain by legal process

archaic : reach

: to find or identify again

recover a comet

: to obtain from an ore, a waste product, or a by-product

: to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim

intransitive verb

: to regain a normal position or condition (as of health)

recovering from a cold

: to obtain a final legal judgment in one's favor

recoverability

ri-ˌkə-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

-ˌkəv-rə-

noun

recoverable

ri-ˈkə-və-rə-bəl

-ˈkəv-rə-

adjective

recoverer

ri-ˈkə-vər-ər

noun

re-cover

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verb (2)

re-cov·er (ˌ)rē-ˈkə-vər

re-covered; re-covering; re-covers

transitive verb

: to cover again or anew

Example Sentences

Verb (1) She had a heart attack but is recovering well. Share prices will be down until the economy recovers. She recovered consciousness in the hospital. I slipped, but somehow recovered my balance. He suffered a stroke and hasn't yet recovered the use of his left arm. The police recovered his stolen wallet. The program helps users recover computer files that have been deleted. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Naturally, many businesses are delaying their IPOs and waiting for the market to eventually recover. —

Chon Tang, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023 On and off the court, Williams hopes this focus on community will allow Mersin and teams throughout the league to offer relief as the Turkish people continue to recover. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023 One of those drugs, buprenorphine, is an opioid that can prevent debilitating withdrawal symptoms for people trying to recover from addiction to other opioids. —

Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023 Modern sports medicine specialists often use ice baths as one tactic in a holistic plan to help athletes recover from physical injuries, for example. —

Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2023 Still, some freight companies remain optimistic that demand will recover in time for the traditional fall peak shipping season. —

Paul Berger, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2023 Allison’s comments, which came before Shaw’s testimony, showed there are concerns in East Palestine about its ability to recover from the effects of the derailment. —

Chris Isidore, CNN, 22 Mar. 2023 The company has been trying to recover and recoup money since then. —

Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023 One of those drugs, buprenorphine, is an opioid that can prevent debilitating withdrawal symptoms for people trying to recover from addiction to other opioids. —

Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2023

Verb

For an easy update, re-cover your furniture with a new fabric and trim. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 10 Mar. 2023 Add the spinach, re-cover, and cook until the greens are wilted but still bright green, another 2 minutes. —

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 See More

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