recuperate

US /rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt/

UK /rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt/

1.

recover from illness or exertion

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She needs time to recuperate after the surgery.

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He went on vacation to recuperate from the stress of work.

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recover convalesce get better regain health mend

2.

regain or recover (something lost or spent)

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The company hopes to recuperate its losses by the end of the year.

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It will take time to recuperate the initial investment.

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regain recover retrieve reclaim get back

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recuperation