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Definition recover in British English

recover verb

verb
/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
1

to become fit and healthy again after an illness or injury

Example

I haven't fully recovered from that flu I had.

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recovery survive recover
1.1

to stop being affected by an unpleasant experience

Example

He was fired last month and he's still recovering from the shock.

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improve recover look up
1.2

if a country, economy etc recovers after a difficult period, it begins to get stronger and return to its earlier state

Example

The housing market appears to be recovering from the recession.

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improve recover look up
2

to get something again that you lost or that someone stole from you

Example

The thieves were caught, but many of the items were never recovered.

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get back recover win back
2.1

to get money again that you invested or lost

Example

They need to sell a million copies to recover their costs.

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monetize earn recover
2.2

to get the ability again to do or feel something, especially to control your movements or emotions after losing control of them

Example

Simon never recovered the use of his arm after the crash.

Example

Darren was rushed to hospital, but he never recovered consciousness.

Example

Marian managed to recover her composure and thank everyone for coming.

Synonyms and related words
get back recover win back
Definition recover in British English