recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
has recovered
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present perfectof recover (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 35.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
In the last eight years, Anderson said there have been at least six cats who suffered rattlesnake bites, and every feline has recovered once they received anti-venom treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The broader market has recovered from previous downturns, although recoveries can take time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Over the last year, NI manufacturing has recovered strongly with output surging by 9% while industrial production for the UK as a whole has been flat.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
I almost forgot to mention that Father has recovered from his illness.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
