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Definitions

recover

[ri-kuhv-er] / rɪˈkʌv ər /
VERB
find again
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get back reclaim recoup regain repair rescue restore resume retrieve salvage
STRONG
balance compensate offset recapture recruit redeem rediscover repossess retake
WEAK
bring back catch up make good obtain again reacquire reoccupy replevin replevy take back win back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy forfeit harm hurt injure lose
WEAK
decline deteriorate mislay miss wane
VERB
improve in health
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive
STRONG
better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew
WEAK
be out of woods come around feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get out from under get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form snap back sober up start anew take turn for better
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen
STRONG
deteriorate kill ruin weaken
WEAK
mislay miss wane

Example Sentences

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Even when Ohtani has been available, his teams have treated himi with extreme caution, often giving him extra rest between appearances to help him recover from his unprecedented training regimen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Smaller carriers are often paid at a flat rate and have no certainty about whether they will recover the higher fuel costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It took her a year to recover internally from surgery and she has since taken the pill for eight years to manage her symptoms.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"I think the Gulf hubs will recover and recover very quickly."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Emma understood him; and as soon as she could recover from the flutter of pleasure, excited by such tender consideration, replied,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen