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

It is used widely throughout the U.S., with around 80 plans in place to help recover children after they have been determined missing, enabling some missing-child reports to be resolved. —Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

Denver has recovered under interim coach Dave Adelman, winning three in a row to close the season and secure the fourth seed. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025

South County – Karen Clay: Started a food recovery nonprofit in 2020 that has recovered and distributed more than 3.8 million pounds of food and has prepared and delivered over 111,000 meals to community members in need. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025

Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen — Nolen, who produced 114 tackles (25 for loss), 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumbles recovered in his three collegiate seasons, has the ideal blend of athleticism and power. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025