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Recover
/rɪˈkʌvə/
To return to a normal state after being damaged, upset, or sick.
Synonyms:
regain
restore
recuperate
retrieve
revive
Antonyms:
lose
deteriorate
decline
worsen
Examples:
She will
recover
from her cold soon.
I hope we
recover
our missing cat.
Etymology:
From the Old French
recovrer
, meaning to regain or get back, derived from the Latin
recuperare
, which means to recover, regain strength or health.
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