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recovered

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹəˈkəvɝd// re·cov·ered

v. to get back to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after being sick or having a hard time. It can also mean to find or get back something that was lost or stolen.

v. to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain possession of something lost or stolen. Often used in the past participle form as an adjective or within passive constructions.


SIMPLE

He recovered quickly from his cold.

CONTEXTUAL

The police recovered the stolen vehicle three days after it was reported missing from the driveway.

COMPLEX

Although the economy recovered significantly in the second quarter, analysts remain cautious about long-term growth due to fluctuating energy prices and labor shortages.

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The verb is intransitive when referring to health (taking 'from') and transitive when referring to regaining property.

Pitfall

he recovered his health from the fluhe recovered from the fluWhen discussing health or illness, the verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'from' rather than a direct object.

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