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recover
[ri-kuhv-er]
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
to recover a stolen watch.
to make up for or make good (loss, damage, etc., to oneself ).
to regain the strength, composure, balance, or the like, of (oneself ).
Law.
to obtain by judgment in a court of law, or by legal proceedings.
to recover damages for a wrong.
to acquire title to through judicial process.
to recover land.
to reclaim from a bad state, practice, etc.
to regain (a substance) in usable form, as from refuse material or from a waste product or by-product of manufacture; reclaim.
Military., to return (a weapon) to a previously held position in the manual of arms.
Football., to gain or regain possession of (a fumble).
They recovered the ball on their own 20-yard line.
verb (used without object)
to regain health after being sick, wounded, or the like (often followed byfrom ).
to recover from an illness.
to regain a former and better state or condition.
The city soon recovered from the effects of the earthquake.
to regain one's strength, composure, balance, etc.
Law., to obtain a favorable judgment in a suit for something.
Football., to gain or regain possession of a fumble.
The Giants recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.
to make a recovery in fencing or rowing.
recover
/ rɪˈkʌvə /
verb
(tr) to find again or obtain the return of (something lost)
to regain (loss of money, position, time, etc); recoup
(of a person) to regain (health, spirits, composure, etc), as after illness, a setback, or a shock, etc
to regain (a former and usually better condition)
industry recovered after the war
law
(tr) to gain (something) by the judgment of a court of law
to recover damages
(intr) to succeed in a lawsuit
(tr) to obtain (useful substances) from waste
(intr) (in fencing, swimming, rowing, etc) to make a recovery
Other Word Forms
- recoverer noun
- recoverability noun
- recoverable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of recover1
Word History and Origins
Origin of recover1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The grass near the trail is dry and wheat-colored but slowly recovering in small, verdant sections.
Two of the bodies were recovered on Tuesday night.
While it has now recovered, officials have been working to diversify Macau's economy away from gambling and to develop industries such as healthcare, technology and events.
The Ravens, who host the Rams on Sunday, are in need of secondary help with safety Kyle Hamilton recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him last Sunday against Houston.
"Show we are not cowed. As Jews we always rebuild. We always recover, we always return stronger," Rabbi Daniel Walker said after the attack on his synagogue.
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