Recover
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or difficulty. It can also mean to find or regain possession of something lost or stolen.
“It took several months for him to recover fully from the serious injury.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈkʌvə/
Syllables
re·cov·er
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Antonyms
deteriorate
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Wordle
Contains double vowels and V; RE- prefix pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the V adds value
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