Word of the Day: Recover
To recover is to have something returned. It could be something that was lost, stolen, forgotten, or swept away by strong forces in nature.
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Somehow Samantha’s lost wedding ring was recovered after thirty years.
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Recovered works of art that disappeared during World War II are now back in the museums where they were first displayed.
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The police recovered valuable merchandise stolen from a store downtown.
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Sailors were able to recover the remains of people who were victims of a storm.
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Some of the luggage lost in the storm was never recovered.
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Ralph recovered his boat from the other side of the lake after it broke loose from the dock.
A person recovers after a difficult emotional experience:
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Juan never recovered from his wife’s untimely death.
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The family is still trying to recover from the devastating loss.
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Jill quickly recovered after her divorce.
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It was difficult for Ted to recover from the loss of a job he held for 25 years.
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Everyone wonders if Bill’s reputation will ever recover from a drug-related prison sentence.
To recover is also to regain one’s health after sickness:
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Jennifer is still recovering following a nasty cold.
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It’s has taken her a long time to recover.
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Her recovery took weeks. (The word “recovery” is a noun.)
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Jade quickly recovered from a stroke.
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Doctors called her recovery a miracle.
Essential English Dictionary
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