Definitions for recover

Definitions for (verb) recover

Main entry: convalesce, recover, recuperate

Definition: get over an illness or shock

Usage: The patient is recuperating


Main entry: go back, recover, recuperate

Definition: regain a former condition after a financial loss

Usage: We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90; The company managed to recuperate


Main entry: recover

Definition: cover anew

Usage: recover a chair


Main entry: reclaim, recover

Definition: reuse (materials from waste products)


Main entry: find, retrieve, recover, regain

Definition: get or find back; recover the use of

Usage: She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly


Main entry: recoup, recover, recuperate

Definition: regain or make up for

Usage: recuperate one's losses


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