recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
have recovered
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present perfectof recover.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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Wong also said he probably would have recovered if his family took him to receive medical treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
A total of 1,409 people have been reported to have recovered, it added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
It was from his local water board and it read: "River levels are low but have recovered enough to allow one night of irrigation tonight."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
At the same time, the prices of Air Jordan 1s and Air Force 1s on the platform have recovered, a sign the market is no longer oversupplied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He seemed to have recovered his good humor.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
