Synonyms for

Recover

Verb / rɪˈkʌvɜ: / Another word for recover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of sadness

Synonyms & similar words

goback retrieve convalesce recoup deteriorate find reclaim recuperate regain heal recuperate improve mend restore revive rise rehabilitate renew survive

Synonyms by register

Formal

regain retrieve recoup repossess

Informal

get back bounce back find again pick up

Literary

reclaim redeem resurrect

Antonyms

lose fail relapse decline wane diminish surrender

Common collocations

  • recover from illness
  • recover lost items
  • recover damages
  • recover quickly
  • recover consciousness
  • recover data
  • recover balance

Word family

noun recovery
verb recover
adjective recoverable

Usage note

The word 'recover' can refer to regaining health, finding something lost, or returning to a previous state. Be mindful of the context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I need to recover from my sore throat.
  2. The doctor told me to rest and recover after my surgery.
  3. I hope the economy will recover soon.
  4. It takes time to recover from a broken heart.
  5. The company is trying to recover from its financial losses.

Quotes

  • Fall seven times, stand up eight.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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