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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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But he managed to recover from errant tee shots and duly attacked when in position.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Turtles can take up to a year to fully recover from such injuries, according to Jaros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Analysts reckon that oil prices hinge on whether hostilities truly stop, whether shipping volumes return to their normal rate during the two-week period, and how quickly the energy supply chain can recover from conflict-related disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“He will recover well; there is no longer any danger. Not, at least, while he is here.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander