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View usage for: (rɪkuːpəreɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense recuperates, present participle recuperating, past tense, past participle recuperatedverbWhen you recuperate, you recover your health or strength after you have been ill or injured. I went away to the country to recuperate. [VERB] He is recuperating from a serious back injury. [VERB + from] Synonyms: recover, improve, pick up, get better More Synonyms of recuperate recuperation (rɪkuːpəreɪʃən) uncountable noun Leonard was very pleased with his powers of recuperation. recuperate in British English (rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪt, -ˈkjuː-) verb1. (intransitive) to recover from illness or exhaustion 2. to recover (losses of money, etc) Derived forms recuperation (reˌcuperˈation) noun recuperative (reˈcuperative) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin recuperāre to recover, from re- + capere to gain, take recuperate in American English (rɪˈkupəˌreɪt; rɪˈkjupəreɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈcuperˌated or reˈcuperˌating1. to get back, or recover (losses, health, etc.) verb intransitive2. to be restored to health, strength, etc.; get well again; recover 3. to recover losses, etc. Derived forms recuperation (reˌcuperˈation) noun recuperative (reˈcuperˌative) (rɪˈkupəˌreɪtɪv; rɪˈkjupəˌreɪtɪv; rɪˈkupərətɪv; rɪˈkjupɛrətɪv) adjective or reˈcuperaˌtory recuperator (reˈcuperˌator) noun Word origin < L recuperatus, pp. of recuperare, to recover: akin to recipere, to bring back, recover: see receive Examples of 'recuperate' in a sentencerecuperate He didn't feel good, he told her; he needed to stay here in the Canyon, where he'd spent so many happy times, and recuperate.But if Ian requires a chance to recuperate after what he's been through, Tasmania might be a very good place for him to go. In other languagesrecuperate British English: recuperate VERB When you recuperate, you recover your health or strength after you have been ill or injured. I went away to the country to recuperate. - American English: recuperate
- Brazilian Portuguese: recuperar-se
- Chinese: 康复
- European Spanish: reponerse
- French: récupérer
- German: sich erholen
- Italian: ristabilirsi
- Japanese: 回復する
- Korean: 원기를 회복하다
- European Portuguese: recuperar-se
- Latin American Spanish: reponerse
Definition to recover from illness or exhaustion I went away to the country to recuperate. Synonyms get better turn the corner be on the mend get back on your feet regain your health Additional synonymsDefinition to recover health after an illness or operation After two weeks I was allowed home, where I convalesced for three months. Synonyms recover, rest, rally, rehabilitate, recuperate, improveShe had improved so much the doctor cut her dosage. Synonyms recuperate, recover, rally, mend, make progress, turn the corner, gain ground, gain strength, convalesce, be on the mend, grow better, make strides, take on a new lease of life (informal) Definition to heal or recover He must have an operation to mend torn knee ligaments.The arm is broken, but you'll mend. Synonyms heal, improve, recover, cure, remedy, get better, be all right, be cured, recuperate, pull through, convalesceAdditional synonymsDefinition to improve in health or condition A good meal will help you to pick up. Synonyms recover, improve, rally, get better, mend, perk up, turn the corner, be on the mend, take a turn for the better |