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."actionmedicinedisasterpropertyaidChat 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."medicinemindbodyphysiologyChat 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."lawbusinessChat 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"lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo reach (a place), arrive at."After a long climb, the hiker finally recovers the summit. "placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo restore to good health, consciousness, life etc."After a bad cold, she slowly recovers her energy. "medicinephysiologybodyChat 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"businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get better, to regain health or prosperity"I lost out in the deal, but I quickly recovered financially"medicinephysiologyChat 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."mindbodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover again."After the rain stopped, the construction crew recovers the building materials with tarps. "materialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one."The roofing company recovers old roofs to save homeowners money on complete replacements. "propertybuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading