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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
- recoverability noun
- recoverer noun
- recoverable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of recover1
Word History and Origins
Origin of recover1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Firms are being urged to look beyond cyber-security controls toward a strategy known as "resilience engineering", which focuses on building systems that can anticipate, absorb, recover, and adapt, in the event of an attack.
Dr. Takenoshita advised that new mothers, particularly those recovering from C-sections, should take steps to manage pain effectively, since untreated pain can further disturb sleep.
European chip stocks fell Friday following the tariff threat, but are now recovering.
However, it has been a difficult start to the season for some Lionesses who have been recovering from lengthy injuries.
Arsenal face north London rivals Tottenham immediately after next month's international break, and it remains to be seen whether Odegaard can recover in time for the derby on 23 November.
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