recuperate
Translation
to recover, to get better, to regain
Examples
She needs time to recuperate from the surgery.
She needs time to recuperate from the surgery.
The firm hopes to recuperate its losses.
The firm hopes to recuperate its losses.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to recover from (sth.) She needs to recuperate from the surgery.
((sth.)) to regain (sth.) The firm hopes to recuperate its losses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recover, heal, get better; Antonyms: decline, worsen
Etymology
From Latin 'recuperare' (to get again, recover), from 're-' (again) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-cooperate'. Your body has to 'cooperate again' to get healthy. It's a more formal version of 'recover'.