Definitions

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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Hiring partly recovered in the final two months of 2025 after a summer of job losses.

From MarketWatch

Most of these homeowners may be unaffected if they stay put in their homes and home prices recover.

From MarketWatch

Hiring partly recovered in the final two months of 2025 after a summer of job losses.

From MarketWatch

Bitcoin recovered a bit from Friday to trade near $70,754, but moves were comparatively muted after recent dramatic swings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The entertainment industry, which is still recovering from the effects of the previous strike, is much different from the last time negotiations took place.

From Los Angeles Times

recover

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