recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈkü-pə-ˌrāt 
-ˈkyü-
recuperated; recuperating
: to regain a former state or condition
especially
: to recover health or strength
Synonyms
Examples of recuperate in a Sentence
She took a day off to recuperate.
half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
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The rehabilitation facility takes patients recuperating from debilitating injuries and illnesses.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
King Charles’ son has dedicated much of his public work to veterans following his decade of service in the British Armed Forces, and toured about six wards at the hospital, meeting many young men recuperating from their injuries.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
King Charles’ son has dedicated much of his public work to veterans following his decade of service in the British Armed Forces, and toured about six wards at the hospital, meeting many young men recuperating from their injuries.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for recuperate
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recuperate. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt
recuperated; recuperating
: recover sense 2
especially
: to regain health or strength
Medical Definition
recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt
recuperated; recuperating
: to get back or recover
recuperating health and strength after pneumonia
: to recover health or strength
time to recuperate after major surgery
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