Synonyms of recover

recover

verb

ri-ˈkə-vər 

1

as in to regain

to get again in one's possession

after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regain
• retrieve
• recapture
• reclaim
• get back
• retake
• recoup
• repossess
• reacquire
• replenish
• re-collect
• recruit
• rescue
• redeem
• repurchase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• misplace
• mislay

2

as in to rebound

to regain a former or normal state

after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rebound
• rally
• revive
• bounce (back)
• come back
• stage a comeback
• snap back
• make a comeback
• revitalize
• reanimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• decline
• worsen

3

as in to heal

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

I see you're recovering well from the accident

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heal
• improve
• recuperate
• survive
• gain
• recoup
• come back
• revive
• rally
• convalesce
• snap back
• mend
• pull round
• come to
• come around
• come round
• recruit
• pull through
• pick up
• cheer (up)
• perk (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come down
• collapse
• fail
• decline
• weaken
• deteriorate
• fade
• sink
• wilt
• worsen
• waste (away)
• degenerate
• wither
• ail
• sicken
• languish
• relapse
• regress

4

as in to recycle

to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product

the process of recovering aluminum from old cans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recycle
• reclaim
• reuse
• process
• reprocess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recover

In March, the 76-year-old award-winning singer put a pause on touring to recover from a recent surgery and take on physical therapy, pushing back his stop in the Queen City to July 3, 2026. —Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025

While Isabella Rodriguez, then 17, has recovered, Katerina Puig —a standout Lourdes soccer player with Division 1 college prospects — suffered lifelong injuries and is relearning to walk. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025

The 5-foot-11 Washington, an Alabama A&M recruit, missed her freshman season recovering from a torn ACL. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025

With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered. —Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025