recuperate
Translation
to recover, to get better, to regain
Examples
He is recuperating from a serious illness.
He is recuperating from a serious illness.
The company needs time to recuperate its losses.
The company needs time to recuperate its losses.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to recover from (an illness, etc.) He is recuperating from a serious illness.
((sth.)) to regain (sth. lost) The company needs time to recuperate its losses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recover, heal, get better; Antonyms: decline, worsen
Etymology
From Latin 'recuperare', meaning 'to get again, recover'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'recover'. It's often used for recovering from illness or financial loss. Think of 're-cooperating' to get better.