Verb (1) She had a heart attack but is recovering well. Share prices will be down until the economy recovers. She recovered consciousness in the hospital. I slipped, but somehow recovered my balance. He suffered a stroke and hasn't yet recovered the use of his left arm. The police recovered his stolen wallet. The program helps users recover computer files that have been deleted. See More
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Some residents are still struggling to recover from the gas explosions that rocked the city four years ago, displacing thousands and sparking a new wave of economic instability. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Most children who catch the illnesses don’t get very sick and recover at home, experiencing cold-like symptoms. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Matt Ryan fails to grab the snap, and the Houston Texans recover at their 42. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2022 Jones will use its bye this week to rest and recover in time for a Class 3M (Metro) district home opener against unbeaten Edgewater. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The district tried to help those students recover through small group work, support classes and after school programs.oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Crusaders drop 3rd straight to open ’22 season as injuries and mistakes pile up Two quick scores to open the second half put Mater Dei Catholic on its heels, and the Crusaders couldn’t recover. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 After all of your hard work, rest and recover with the help of essential oils and a cozy set by Varley. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 July 2022 Although some veterans who have played in multiple All-Star games sometimes look for reasons to bow out, citing a need to rest or recover from minor injuries, Trout has never sought a midsummer classic escape hatch.Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French recoverer, from Latin recuperare, from re- + *caperare, from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1