recuperate

/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/

Meanings

verb

To recover, especially from an illness; to get better from an illness.

Examples :

"After a long illness, Sarah needed time to recuperate before returning to school. "

verb

To co-opt subversive ideas for mainstream use

Examples :

"The company tried to recuperate the anti-capitalist slogans by using them in a humorous ad campaign, hoping to attract younger customers. "

politics culture society

Related Words

returning verb

/ɹɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈtɝnɪŋ/

To come or go back (to a place or person).

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

mainstream noun

/ˈmeɪnstriːm/ /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air

"The mainstream of the conversation at the family dinner was about the kids' school play. "

subversive noun

/səbˈvɜɹsɪv/

A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

"The principal considered him a subversive because he openly encouraged students to question school policies. "

humorous adjective

/ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/

Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

"The comedian's jokes were humorous, making the audience laugh. "

illness noun

/ˈɪl.nəs/

An instance of a disease or poor health.

"Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness."

slogans noun

/ˈsləʊɡ(ə)ns/ /ˈsloʊɡəns/

A catch phrase associated with the product or service being advertised.

"The political campaign used catchy slogans, like "A Brighter Future for All," to attract voters. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

recover noun

/ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ /ɹiːˈkʌvə/ /ɹiˈkʌvɚ/

Recovery.

"After a long illness, her recovery was slow but steady. "

customers noun

/ˈkʌstəməz/ /ˈkʌstəmɚz/

A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

campaign noun

/kæmˈpeɪn/

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

capitalist noun

/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ /ˈkæpɪdl̩ɪst/

A person who is a supporter of capitalism.

"My uncle is a capitalist who believes that free markets are the best way to create jobs. "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "