recover

Formsrecovers, recovering, recovered

Pluralrecovers

1. 1
   verbintransitive

   To get better after being sick, hurt, or in trouble.

   Like a bent plant that slowly stands up straight again after rain.

   Grandma is recovering at home after her fall.

   The town took years to recover after the big storm.

   Similarrecuperate, heal, rally, revive, rebound

   Oppositedeteriorate, worsen, decline, relapse

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To get something back after it was lost or taken.

   The police recovered the stolen bikes from a garage.

   Divers will try to recover the ring from the lake.

   Similarretrieve, regain, reclaim, find

   Oppositelose

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To bring a person or thing safely out of danger or a difficult place.

   Firefighters recovered the family's photos from the burned house.

   Rescue teams worked all night to recover the lost climbers.

   Similarsalvage, rescue, retrieve, extricate

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To get back your strength, breath, or good mood.

   She stopped running to recover her breath.

   After a long nap, he recovered his energy.

   Similarregain, recapture, restore

   Oppositelose

5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To get your balance or calm back after a slip or surprise.

   Like a bike rider who wobbles for a second and then rides straight again.

   She tripped on the stairs but recovered quickly.

   Good skaters can recover after a wobble.

   Similarrally, regroup, steady

6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To get money or payment back through a court case.

   The family went to court to recover the money they had lost.

   She recovered the cost of the repairs after taking the store to court.

   Similarrecoup

   Oppositelose

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7. 7
   verbintransitive

   To win in a court case and get a decision in your favor.

   The workers recovered because the company had broken the safety rules.

   If the jury agrees with you, you recover and the other side must pay.

   Similarprevail, win

   Oppositelose

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8. 8
   USree-KUV-ur/ˌɹiˈkʌvɚ/UKUKree-KUV-uh/ˌɹiːˈkʌvə/US

   verbtransitive

   To put a new cover or layer on something, such as a chair or a book.

   Mom recovered the old chair with bright red fabric.

   We want to recover the worn cushions before the party.

   Similarreupholster

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9. 9
   USree-KUV-ur/ˌɹiˈkʌvɚ/UKUKree-KUV-uh/ˌɹiːˈkʌvə/US

   verbtransitive

   To put a new layer of roof material on top of the old roof.

   Workers recovered our roof in just two days.

   The builder said it is cheaper to recover the roof than to replace it.

   Similarreroof

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10. 10
    nouncountable

    A way of holding a rifle during army drills, with the gun raised near the shoulder.

    The sergeant told the soldiers to hold the recover.

    Each cadet stood at the recover while the officer walked past.

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