Synonyms for

Recovered

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

Definition

to regain possession or control of something lost or stolen

Synonyms & similar words

healed recover goback cured retrieve convalesce recoup deteriorate find reclaim recuperate regain retrieve reclaim recuperate regain rediscover rescue restore revive reacquire recoup repossess retake redeem reoccupy reassume

Synonyms by register

Formal

restored rehabilitated recuperated reinstated

Informal

back on your feet all better out of the woods doing fine

Literary

renewed reborn revived

Antonyms

ill sick unwell ailing damaged impaired depleted

Common collocations

  • recovered from illness
  • recovered consciousness
  • recovered data
  • recovered quickly
  • fully recovered
  • partially recovered
  • recovered lost items

Word family

noun recovery
verb recover
adjective recovered

Usage note

Can refer to regaining health, finding something lost, or re-establishing a previous state. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She recovered her stolen bike from the thief.
  2. The lost treasure was finally recovered after years of searching.
  3. He recovered from his illness and went back to work.
  4. The team recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown.
  5. The company was able to recover its losses from the previous quarter.

Quotes

  • Hope is a helium balloon. It is a wish lantern set out into the dark sky of night. It is silly hopeful thoughts that recover us from sickness and injury. - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
  • It is never too late to be what you might have been. - George Eliot
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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