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)
findregainretrieveHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiregetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get over an illness or shock
Example: "The patient is recuperating"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convalescerecuperateHypernyms (Closely Related)
amelioratebetterimprovemeliorateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Regain a former condition after a financial loss
Example: "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go backrecuperateHypernyms (Closely Related)
regressretrovertreturnrevertturn backHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Regain or make up for
Example: "Recuperate one's losses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recouprecuperateHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiregetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is RECOVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recover is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordRECOVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RECOVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recover is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.