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RECOVER

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Recover.

How to pronounce recover:

Def 1 US

Recover - as a verb

Cover anew

Example: "Recover a chair"

Get or find back; recover the use of

Example: "She regained control of herself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
find8regain7retrieve11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get over an illness or shock

Example: "The patient is recuperating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convalesce17recuperate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Regain a former condition after a financial loss

Example: "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go backrecuperate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regress8retrovert12return6revert9turn back
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Regain or make up for

Example: "Recuperate one's losses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recoup10recuperate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reuse (materials from waste products)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaim11

Recover - as a noun

Recovery.

A position of holding a firearm during exercises, whereby the lock is at shoulder height and the sling facing out.

The forward movement in rowing, after one stroke to take another (recovery)

Example Sentences

"He is slowly recovering from his illness."
"She is determined to recover from her injury and participate in the race."
"The company is working hard to recover from its financial losses."
"He hopes to recover his stolen bicycle with the help of the police."
"After the surgery, it took her several weeks to fully recover."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recover is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RECOVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recover is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RECOVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recover is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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