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recover

[rɪˈkʌvə]

recover Definition

  • 1to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of sadness
  • 2to get back something that was lost or stolen
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for recover

Idioms Using 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.

  • to catch one's breath after physical exertion or excitement

    Example

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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