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recover

verb

/rɪˈkʌvər/

Meaning

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

to return to a normal state after a setback, illness, or loss

The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

He took months to recover from the accident.

recover one's strength

restore, regain, retrieve, reclaim, bounce back, heal

Entry 1

restore, regain, retrieve, reclaim, bounce back, heal

Entry 2

regain, heal, restore, bounce back

decline, deteriorate, worsen, relapse, lose, fail

Entry 1

decline, deteriorate, worsen, relapse, lose, fail

Entry 2

deteriorate, decline, worsen

recover quickly, recover completely, recover from illness, recover lost

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

To make a situation worse or more severe

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.