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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
Residents of the Penha neighbourhood proceeded to place the recovered bodies in a square - and Itan's photos show the reaction of the people there.
Telekom is seeing early success in reducing fiber business churn through targeted retention offers, with subscriber additions expected to recover in 3Q, he says.
The German economy stagnated in the third quarter, narrowly dodging a recession, official data showed Thursday, hit by weakening exports as the country struggles to recover from a long downturn.
Police are now in a race against time to recover royal and Napoleonic-era jewels that authorities have valued at $102 million.
The precious jewels have not been recovered yet.
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