recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
recoverer
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a word derived from
recover.
Example Sentences
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I used to say that, as a stroke recoverer, I believed in celebrating normality and the active life, as far as possible.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2017
For, for the recoverer of her favourite she had no words, and scarce a look.
From The Wild Geese by Weyman, Stanley John
Petrarch, as is evinced by his letters, was the most assiduous recoverer and restorer of ancient MSS. that had yet existed.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
His lodging was above the workroom and shop of a recoverer of ancient coins and intaglios, skilful cleanser and mender of these and merchant to whom would buy.
From Foes by Johnston, Mary
It only lasted a minute, though, for he was a quick recoverer.
From Shorty McCabe by Wilson, F. Vaux (Francis Vaux)
