English · Body & Health
recover
/rɪˈkʌvər/
[/rɪˈkʌvər/]
get well again after illness
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Definition
To return to good health after being ill or hurt, or to get something back that was lost. It often takes time and rest.
Example
It took weeks to recover from the flu.
It took weeks to recover from the flu.
Etymology
From Old French 'recovrer', from Latin 'recuperare' (to regain).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for health, money, and objects that are regained after loss.