Recover
/rɪˈkʌvər/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo return to a normal state or condition after a period of difficulty or illness.
/rɪˈkʌvər/
To return to a normal state or condition after a period of illness, difficulty, or loss.
She recovered from the flu in a week.
💡 Simply: Imagine you got hurt playing sports. Recovering means you get better and can play again! It's like when you have a boo-boo and it heals.
👶 For kids: To get better after being sick or hurt.
More Examples
The economy is slowly recovering from the recession.
After the crash, the pilot struggled to recover control of the plane.
How It's Used
"The patient recovered quickly from the surgery."
"The company is working to recover its losses."
To get something back that was lost, stolen, or taken away.
/rɪˈkʌvər/
To regain possession of something lost or stolen.
The insurance company helped her recover the cost of the damage.
💡 Simply: Think about when you lose your favorite toy. Recovering it means you find it and get it back! It's the opposite of losing.
👶 For kids: To get something back that you lost.
More Examples
They were able to recover the data from the corrupted hard drive.
The treasure hunters hoped to recover gold from the shipwreck.
How It's Used
"The police managed to recover the stolen artwork."
"She tried to recover her lost keys by retracing her steps."
To make up for or overcome a loss, disadvantage, or setback.
/rɪˈkʌvər/
To make up for or compensate for a loss or deficiency.
The team managed to recover the game after being down by several points.
💡 Simply: Imagine you mess up in a game. Recovering means you find a way to fix what happened and keep playing! It's about bouncing back.
👶 For kids: To fix a mistake or problem.
More Examples
She worked hard to recover her lost confidence.
The athlete struggled to recover from the injury before the competition.
How It's Used
"The company is trying to recover lost revenue."
"The runner recovered quickly after tripping."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Old French *recovrer* (to regain, get back), from Late Latin *recuperare* (to regain, recover), from Latin *re-* (again) + *capere* (to take).
The word 'recover' has been used since the 14th century in English, initially meaning 'to regain possession'.
Memory tip
Imagine you're sick and get well – you RECOVER.
Word Origin
"to regain, get back"