He felt weak after recovering from the flu.
He felt weak after recovering from the flu.
English
recover
rɪˈkʌvər, rɪˈkʌv.ɚ, ɹiˈkʌvɚ, ɹiːˈkʌvə, ɹɪˈkʌvə, ɹɪˈkʌvɚ
Meaning: to become well again after an illness; to get back something lost
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | recover |
| 3rd person singular present | recovers |
| Present participle | recoverring |
| Past | recoverred |
| Will future | will recover |
| Going-to future | going to recover |
| Imperative negative | don't recover / do not recover |
Example sentences
It took her several weeks to recover from the surgery.
It took her several weeks to recover from the surgery.
The police recovered the stolen jewelry.
The police recovered the stolen jewelry.
He is recovering well after his successful kidney transplant.
He is recovering well after his successful kidney transplant.
She is recovering from anorexia with the help of a specialized clinic.
She is recovering from anorexia with the help of a specialized clinic.
Usage Notes
Often used with the preposition 'from' (e.g., recover from a cold). It can also mean retrieving something lost or stolen.
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