recuperate
[ ri-koo-puh-reyt, -kyoo- ]
/ rɪˈku pəˌreɪt, -ˈkyu- /
verb (used without object), re·cu·per·at·ed, re·cu·per·at·ing.
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
to recover from financial loss.
verb (used with object), re·cu·per·at·ed, re·cu·per·at·ing.
to restore to health, vigor, etc.
Nearby words
rectrix, rectum, rectus, recumbent, recumbent bicycle, recuperate, recuperative, recuperative furnace, recuperator, recur, recurrence
Origin of recuperate
Related forms
re·cu·per·a·tion, nounnon·re·cu·per·a·tion, nounun·re·cu·per·at·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for recuperate
recuperate
/ (rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪt, -ˈkjuː-) /
verb
(intr) to recover from illness or exhaustion
to recover (losses of money, etc)
Derived Forms
recuperation, nounrecuperative, adjectiveWord Origin for recuperate
C16: from Latin recuperāre to recover, from re- + capere to gain, take
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Medicine definitions for recuperate
recuperate
[ rĭ-kōō′pə-rāt′ ]
v.
To return to health or strength; recover.
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