recuperate (v.)

  1. regain or make up for; recuperate ones losses

    [ Syn: recover , recoup ]

  2. regain a former condition after a financial loss; We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90; The company managed to recuperate

    [ Syn: recover , go back ]

  3. restore to good health or strength

  4. get over an illness or shock; The patient is recuperating

    [ Syn: recover , convalesce ]

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