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recuperate

1 of 1verb
/rɪˈkupəreɪt/
Forms:recuperates,recuperating,recuperated,recuperated
1

to recover from a disease or injury

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  • After his surgery, he stayed in the hospital for several days to recuperate before returning home.
  • The doctor advised her to take it easy and allow her body time to recuperate after the accident.
  • It took him several weeks to recuperate fully from the flu and regain his strength.
  • She spent her vacation at a beach resort to relax and recuperate from the stress of work.
  • The athlete underwent intensive physical therapy to help him recuperate from his sports injury and return to competition.
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2

to restore health, strength, or vitality

  • He recuperated his strength through exercise and proper nutrition.
  • The spa program helped her recuperate her energy after months of overwork.
  • Physical therapy allowed him to recuperate full mobility after the accident.
  • A balanced diet and exercise helped her recuperate her health.
  • Meditation and proper sleep enabled him to recuperate his mental stamina.
3

to regain a former financial or material condition after a loss

  • The company quickly recuperated its losses after the market slump.
  • He struggled to recuperate the money lost in the investment.
  • The small business recuperated after a slow quarter.
  • She worked overtime to recuperate her financial position.
  • The fund managed to recuperate after a significant drop.
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4

to regain or make up for something lost, such as time or effort

  • He took a long weekend to recuperate the hours lost to travel.
  • The team worked extra shifts to recuperate lost productivity.
  • She tried to recuperate her reputation after the mistake.
  • The government attempted to recuperate public trust through reforms.
  • He aimed to recuperate the lost opportunities of the previous year.
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