V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
recuperate
verb
Definition: 1. to recover after a sickness; 2. to recover after a monetary loss
Synonyms: improve, heal, mend, recover, survive, regain
Antonyms: regress, degenerate
Tips: Recuperate is derived from the the Latin word recuperare, “to take back.” When you recuperate, you "take back" or regain that which you lost, be it your health or your money. Recuperate is synonymous with recoup. Use recuperate as a more sophisticated way of saying "recover."
Usage Examples:
She went home to recuperate from her recent surgery. (recover, heal)
He lost at black jack but hoped to recuperate his losses at the poker table. (regain, recover)
After six days of camping with her little brother, she felt like she needed to recuperate from the vacation. (recover)
When we filed for bankruptcy, we never expected to recuperate our good financial standing so quickly. (regain, recover)
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