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Third Person
recuperates
Present Participle
recuperating
Past Tense
recuperated
Past Participle
recuperated
1
to recover from a disease or injury
- After his surgery, he stayed in the hospital for several days to recuperate before returning home.
- The doctor advised her to take it easy and allow her body time to recuperate after the accident.
- It took him several weeks to recuperate fully from the flu and regain his strength.
- She spent her vacation at a beach resort to relax and recuperate from the stress of work.
- The athlete underwent intensive physical therapy to help him recuperate from his sports injury and return to competition.
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to restore health, strength, or vitality
- He recuperated his strength through exercise and proper nutrition.
- The spa program helped her recuperate her energy after months of overwork.
- Physical therapy allowed him to recuperate full mobility after the accident.
- A balanced diet and exercise helped her recuperate her health.
- Meditation and proper sleep enabled him to recuperate his mental stamina.
3
to regain a former financial or material condition after a loss
- The company quickly recuperated its losses after the market slump.
- He struggled to recuperate the money lost in the investment.
- The small business recuperated after a slow quarter.
- She worked overtime to recuperate her financial position.
- The fund managed to recuperate after a significant drop.
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to regain or make up for something lost, such as time or effort
- He took a long weekend to recuperate the hours lost to travel.
- The team worked extra shifts to recuperate lost productivity.
- She tried to recuperate her reputation after the mistake.
- The government attempted to recuperate public trust through reforms.
- He aimed to recuperate the lost opportunities of the previous year.