Definition of recover

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• recover is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• recover is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• recover is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of recover

• get or find back; recover the use of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. find
  2. regain
  3. retrieve
• regain or make up for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. recoup
  2. recuperate
• get over an illness or shock (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. convalesce
  2. recuperate
• reuse (materials from waste products) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. reclaim
• regain a former condition after a financial loss (verb)

  Examples

  1. We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90

  Synonyms

  1. go back
  2. recuperate
• cover anew (verb)

  Examples

  1. recover a chair

See definition of recover in Merriam Webster