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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Canada’s economy has recovered strongly after two weak quarters, and is tracking annualized growth of about 3.4% for the second quarter, which would be the fastest pace since the first quarter of 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Croatia's captain and talisman has recovered from a fractured cheekbone on 26 April to stay on course for his 200th cap this summer.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Sentiment among companies in Germany has recovered slightly following the slump in March and April,” Ifo President Clemens Fuest said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Oil prices have also come off recent highs and the stock market has recovered virtually all its losses.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
I almost forgot to mention that Father has recovered from his illness.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
