recover
Meaning
To recover means to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after experiencing difficulties or setbacks.
💡 A common mistake is using "recover" without specifying what is being recovered, as in "recover quickly" instead of "recover quickly from an illness."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Two
weeks
ago
I
had
a
fever
and
could
not
go
to
work
,
so
I
spent
most
days
resting
at
home
.
I
have
been
sleeping
more
and
eating
simple
meals
,
and
slowly
I
have
started
to
recover
.
Although
I
am
still
careful
with
long
walks
,
I
can
now
do
light
exercise
and
feel
less
tired
during
the
day
.
If
I
keep
a
regular
routine
,
I
expect
to
be
fully
recovered
in
a
few
weeks
.
Common Phrases
recover from an illness
recover lost data
recover one's composure
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