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Definition of recuperate

recuperate

/rɪˈkuː.pə.reɪt/
re · cu · per · ate
Adjective:recuperative
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Past Simple:recuperated
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Past Participle:recuperated
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Present Participle:recuperating
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recuperate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To recover from illness, injury, or physical exhaustion.

Example

"She spent two weeks at the coastal resort to recuperate from her knee surgery."

2

To regain or recover something lost or expended, especially money or strength.

Example

"The company hopes to recuperate its initial investment within the next fiscal year."

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• Rhymes for recuperate

• Nearby Words

rectorate
rectory
rectum
recuperate
recuperation
recuperative
recur

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from the Latin 'recuperatus', the past participle of 'recuperare' (to get back or regain), which also gave rise to the English word 'recover' through Old French.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recuperate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recuperate
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