recover (v.)

  1. get or find back; recover the use of; She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly

    [ Syn: retrieve , find , regain ]

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

    [ Syn: recuperate , convalesce ]

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

    [ Syn: go back , recuperate ]

  4. regain or make up for; recuperate ones losses

    [ Syn: recoup , recuperate ]

  5. reuse (materials from waste products)

    [ Syn: reclaim ]

  6. cover anew; recover a chair'

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