recover

verb (1)

re·cov·er | \ ri-ˈkə-vər

recovered; recovering\ ri-ˈkə-və-riŋ

, -ˈkəv-riŋ \

Definition of recover

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to get back : regain

2a : to bring back to normal position or condition stumbled, then recovered himself

b archaic : rescue

3a : to make up for recover increased costs through higher prices

b : to gain by legal process

4 archaic : reach

5 : to find or identify again recover a comet

6a : to obtain from an ore, a waste product, or a by-product

b : to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim

intransitive verb

1 : to regain a normal position or condition (as of health) recovering from a cold

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

re-cover

verb (2)

re-cov·er | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈkə-vər

re-covered; re-covering; re-covers

Definition of re-cover (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to cover again or anew

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Verb (1)

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

Examples of recover in a Sentence

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.

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The agency said some of the fuel was recovered using absorbent material, but most seeped into the soil. — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, "Dalton Highway tanker crash kills driver, spills 2,000 gallons of diesel," 6 June 2019 Wauwatosa detectives were able to recover video from a Milwaukee County bus that showed two males matching the descriptions of the individuals around the time of the incident getting off bus at Bluemound Road at North Mayfair Road. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Two teens charged in connection with May 27 armed robbery outside a Wauwatosa Qdoba," 5 June 2019 The funding package was delayed for months, as Trump fought Democrats over their push for additional funding for Puerto Rico, which continues to recover from Hurricane Maria in 2017. — orlandosentinel.com, "Florida to get a big chunk of federal dollars for hurricane relief. Here’s how it breaks down," 4 June 2019 Ramirez recovered from her injury and came back to ignite the Tologs this year. — Charles Rich, latimes.com, "Flintridge Sacred Heart softball's Ramirez bestowed with All-Sunshine League's top honor," 4 June 2019 The Coast Guard recovered the 53-year-old’s body using a helicopter and a motorboat. — oregonlive.com, "Cape Lookout State Park paragliding death is the second in two years," 4 June 2019 American optimism about the economy continued to recover in May, following a dip earlier this year during the government shutdown, according to a monthly barometer of consumers’ mood. — David Harrison, WSJ, "Consumer Confidence Rises," 28 May 2019 Fans who want a shot at the opportunity have to donate to her charity, SameYou, which is working to raise $1 million to study ways that young people can recover from brain injury and stroke. — Glamour, "Emilia Clarke Hilariously Dressed Up as Jon Snow for Charity, and It's Perfection," 27 Apr. 2019 A year later, Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Maria as the Carolinas continue to deal with flooding from Hurricane Florence. — Fox News, "FOX NEWS FIRST: New allegations against Kavanaugh throw confirmation battle into chaos; Trump to address U.N.," 24 Sep. 2018

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recover

verb

English Language Learners Definition of recover

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health

: to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty

: to get (something, such as an ability or feeling) again

re-cover

verb

English Language Learners Definition of re-cover (Entry 2 of 2)

: to cover (something) again : to put a new cover on (something)

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recover

verb

re·cov·er | \ ri-ˈkə-vər

recovered; recovering

Kids Definition of recover

1 : to get back : regain I recovered my lost wallet. Mary began to recover her breath and feel safer …— Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

2 : to regain or return to a normal or usual state (as of health or composure Have you recovered from the flu?

3 : to make up for We can't recover lost time.