verb๐ShareTo get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal)."After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."medicineastronomynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)"They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."aidmedicinedisasterpropertypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body)."At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."medicinemindbodyphysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo obtain a positive judgement; to win in a lawsuit."The plaintiff recovered in his suit, being awarded declaratory relief and a clearing of his name."lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo gain as compensation or reparation, usually by formal legal process"to recover damages in trespass; to recover debt and costs in a legal action or that is owing"lawfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo reach (a place), arrive at."After a long hike, we were finally recovering the summit of the mountain. "placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo restore to good health, consciousness, life etc."After the surgery, she is slowly recovering at home. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make good by reparation; to make up for; to retrieve; to repair the loss or injury of."to recover lost time"medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get better, to regain health or prosperity"I lost out in the deal, but I quickly recovered financially"medicinephysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo regain one's composure, balance etc."Spinning round, he caught a stone with his ankle, but recovered quickly before turning to face me."mindbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover again."She is recovering the old chairs with new fabric. "materialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one."The contractor is recovering the old school roof with a new layer of asphalt shingles to prevent leaks. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe process or the instance of recovery."The hospital is dedicated to providing the best recovering possible for patients after surgery. "medicineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading