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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 Chinese firms will recover their investment through toll fees under a 30-year concession.
However, a monthly drop like the one suffered in November tends to take a bit longer to recover from.
When the Burtele foot was first described, some teeth had already been recovered from the same general area.
At midday Wednesday, bitcoin has recovered by about 2.8%, but it is still appreciably lower than its price on Jan. 1 or on Inauguration Day.
Australia will again be without Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane as the captain continues to recover from a back injury.
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