1. (

• recover ,
• retrieve ,
• find ,
• regain

) get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly" ;

2. (

• recuperate ,
• recover ,
• convalesce

) get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating" ;

3. (

• recover ,
• go_back ,
• recuperate ,

) regain a former condition after a financial loss; "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate" ;

4. (

• recover ,
• recoup ,
• recuperate

) regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" ;

5. (

• reclaim ,
• recover ,

) reuse (materials from waste products) ;

6. (

• recover

) cover anew; "recover a chair" ;