recover

[rɪˈkʌvə]

recover Definition

• 1. to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of sadness
• 2. to get back something that was lost or stolen
• 3. to retrieve data or files that were lost or deleted from a computer

Using recover: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recover" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It took him several months to recover from the flu.

• Example

  The police recovered the stolen car.

• Example

  I was able to recover my deleted files using a data recovery software.

recover Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recover

• regain
• retrieve
• recoup
• redeem
• reclaim

Antonyms for recover

• lose
• surrender
• forfeit

Idioms Using recover

• time to recover

  a period of time needed to regain strength or composure after a difficult or traumatic experience

  Example

  After the breakup, she needed some time to recover before dating again.

• recover one's breath

  to catch one's breath after physical exertion or excitement

  Example

  After running the marathon, it took him a while to recover his breath.

• recover lost ground

  to regain a position or advantage that was lost

  Example

  The team played hard in the second half to recover lost ground and win the game.

Phrases with recover

• recover from

  to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of sadness

  Example

  It took her a long time to recover from the loss of her husband.

• recover one's senses

  to become conscious again after fainting or being knocked out

  Example

  After the accident, it took him a few minutes to recover his senses.

• recover damages

  to receive compensation for harm or injury caused by someone else

  Example

  The company sued the contractor to recover damages for breach of contract.

Origins of recover

from Old French 'recovrer', from Latin 're-' meaning 'back' + 'acquirere' meaning 'acquire'

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Summary: recover in Brief

To 'recover' [rɪˈkʌvə] means to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of sadness. It can also refer to getting back something that was lost or stolen, or retrieving data or files that were lost or deleted from a computer. Phrases like 'recover from' and 'recover one's senses' illustrate the range of contexts where 'recover' is used. Idioms like 'time to recover' and 'recover lost ground' show how the term extends into figurative language.