recover

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verb (1)

re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər How to pronounce recover (audio)

recovered; recovering ri-ˈkə-və-riŋ How to pronounce recover (audio)

-ˈkəv-riŋ

transitive verb

: to get back : regain

: to bring back to normal position or condition

stumbled, then recovered himself

archaic : rescue

: to make up for

recover increased costs through higher prices

: to gain by legal process

archaic : reach

: to find or identify again

recover a comet

: to obtain from an ore, a waste product, or a by-product

: to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim

intransitive verb

: to regain a normal position or condition (as of health)

recovering from a cold

: to obtain a final legal judgment in one's favor

recoverability

ri-ˌkə-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce recover (audio)

-ˌkəv-rə-

noun

recoverable

ri-ˈkə-və-rə-bəl How to pronounce recover (audio)

-ˈkəv-rə-

adjective

recoverer

ri-ˈkə-vər-ər How to pronounce recover (audio)

noun

re-cover

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verb (2)

re-cov·er (ˌ)rē-ˈkə-vər How to pronounce re-cover (audio)

re-covered; re-covering; re-covers

transitive verb

: to cover again or anew

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

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

Legal Definition

recover

transitive verb

re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər How to pronounce recover (audio)

: to get back or get back an equivalent for

recover costs through higher prices

: to obtain or get back (as damages, satisfaction for a debt, or property) through a judgment or decree

recover damages in a tort action

: to obtain (a judgment) in one's favor

intransitive verb

: to get something back

: to obtain damages or something else through a judgment

argued that the plaintiff should not be permitted to recover

单词	recoverable
释义	recover 1 of 2 verb (1) re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər recovered; recovering ri-ˈkə-və-riŋ -ˈkəv-riŋ transitive verb 1 : to get back : regain 2 a : to bring back to normal position or condition stumbled, then recovered himself b archaic : rescue 3 a : to make up for recover increased costs through higher prices b : to gain by legal process 4 archaic : reach 5 : to find or identify again recover a comet 6 a : to obtain from an ore, a waste product, or a by-product b : to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim intransitive verb 1 : to regain a normal position or condition (as of health) recovering from a cold 2 : to obtain a final legal judgment in one's favor recoverability ri-ˌkə-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē -ˌkəv-rə- noun recoverable ri-ˈkə-və-rə-bəl -ˈkəv-rə- adjective recoverer ri-ˈkə-vər-ər noun re-cover 2 of 2 verb (2) re-cov·er (ˌ)rē-ˈkə-vər re-covered; re-covering; re-covers transitive verb : to cover again or anew Synonyms Verb (1) get back reacquire recapture reclaim re-collect recoup regain repossess retake retrieve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Recent Examples on the Web Verb 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 First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Verb (2) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing recover recover damages recover damages Kids Definition recover verb re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər recovered; recovering 1 : to get back : regain I recovered my lost wallet. Mary began to recover her breath and feel safer … Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden 2 : to regain or return to a normal or usual state (as of health or composure) Have you recovered from the flu? 3 : to make up for We can't recover lost time. Medical Definition recover intransitive verb re·cov·er ri-ˈkəv-ər recovered; recovering -(ə-)riŋ : to regain a normal position or condition (as of health) recovering from the effects of a cold Legal Definition recover transitive verb re·cov·er ri-ˈkə-vər 1 : to get back or get back an equivalent for recover costs through higher prices 2 a : to obtain or get back (as damages, satisfaction for a debt, or property) through a judgment or decree recover damages in a tort action b : to obtain (a judgment) in one's favor intransitive verb 1 : to get something back 2 : to obtain damages or something else through a judgment argued that the plaintiff should not be permitted to recover recoverable adjective as in retrievable Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance retrievable reclaimable curable remediable redeemable savable reversible reformable saveable promising repairable salvageable reparable repentant encouraging penitent remorseful fixable salvable correctable rectifiable regretful rueful sorry Antonyms & Near Antonyms unrecoverable irrecoverable irretrievable incurable hopeless incorrigible irreversible irredeemable irreparable irremediable unredeemable uncorrectable irreformable unpromising unencouraging See More
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recover

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