1. (

• recover ,
• recoup ,
• recuperate

) regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" ;

2. (

• recover ,
• go_back ,
• recuperate ,

) regain a former condition after a financial loss; "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate" ;

3. (

• recuperate ,

) restore to good health or strength ;

4. (

• recuperate ,
• recover ,
• convalesce

) get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating" ;