recover

[ri-kuhv-er] / rɪˈkʌv ər /

VERB

find again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

get back reclaim recoup regain repair rescue restore resume retrieve salvage

STRONG

balance compensate offset recapture recruit redeem rediscover repossess retake

WEAK

bring back catch up make good obtain again reacquire reoccupy replevin replevy take back win back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy forfeit harm hurt injure lose

WEAK

decline deteriorate mislay miss wane

VERB

improve in health

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive

STRONG

better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew

WEAK

be out of woods come around feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get out from under get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form snap back sober up start anew take turn for better

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen

STRONG

deteriorate kill ruin weaken

WEAK

mislay miss wane

Example Sentences

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The bodies of two Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwaters in Queensland have been recovered, Australian police have said.

From BBC

One area of the market that still has plenty of room to recover from declines related to two major concerns is internet stocks.

From Barron's

Shippers were bracing for an extended shutdown of the waterway, where traffic could take a long time to recover even after the conflict ends.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, while his wife may not recover the value of everything in her suitcase, Chris believes the strict liability Ryanair are under means they will eventually have to pay his wife compensation.

From BBC

recover

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