rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪt 
British rɪˈkjuːpəˌreɪt
recuperates; recuperated; recuperating
1
: to return to normal health or strength after being sick, injured, etc. : recover
She took a day off to recuperate.
—often + fromDad is recuperating from knee surgery.
2
British
: to get back (money that has been spent, invested, lost, etc.)
The company is expected to recuperate [=recoup, recover] its losses in the next two months.
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/recuperate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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