English

recuperate

rɪˈkupəˌreɪt, rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt, ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt
Meaning: to recover from illness or exertion
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt, ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base recuperate
3rd person singular present recuperates
Present participle recuperating
Past recuperated
Will future will recuperate
Going-to future going to recuperate
Imperative negative don't recuperate / do not recuperate

Example

He is still recuperating.
He is still recuperating.

Usage Notes

Often used for physical recovery after surgery or sickness.

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