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Recovers

To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

📖 Definitions of "Recovers"

verb
  1. 1

    To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

    "After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."

  2. 2

    To salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)

    "They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."

  3. 3

    To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).

    "At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."

  4. 4

    To obtain a positive judgement; to win in a lawsuit.

    "The plaintiff recovered in his suit, being awarded declaratory relief and a clearing of his name."

verb
  1. 1

    To cover again.

  2. 2

    (roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.

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