recover
/rɪˈkʌvər/
re · cov · er
rɪ · ˈkʌv · ər
English Definition
v. get better, regain
Significado en Español
recuperar, recuperarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phục hồi, hồi phục
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Example Sentence
He recovered from illness.
他病愈了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+cover(cover).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “recover”: After a long illness, she was finally able to recover and return to her daily activities.
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A
restore
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B
ignore
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C
destroy
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D
conceal
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A — restore.
“recover” means v. get better, regain
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It took several long weeks for him to fully ______ from the flu.
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A
worsen
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B
relapse
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C
recover
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D
weaken
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C — recover.
“recover” means v. get better, regain
Common questions about “recover”
What does “recover” mean?
recover — v. get better, regain. In Chinese: 恢复，康复.
How do you pronounce “recover”?
recover is pronounced /rɪˈkʌvər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · cov · er.
How do you use “recover” in a sentence?
He recovered from illness. (他病愈了。)
What are synonyms for “recover”?
heal, regain — all close in meaning to recover (v. get better, regain).
Is “recover” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. recover appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “recover”?
re(again)+cover(cover).
