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recovers

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹɪˈkəvɝz// re·cov·ers

v. to get better after being sick or to get back something that was lost. You use this when someone returns to a normal state of health or mind.

v. to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain possession of something lost or stolen. Third-person singular present form of 'recover'.


SIMPLE

He recovers quickly from a cold.

CONTEXTUAL

The patient usually recovers within a few days after the surgery if they follow the doctor's advice.

COMPLEX

While the economy recovers from the recent downturn, analysts suggest that consumer spending will remain cautious until employment figures show a more significant and sustained improvement.

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The verb is often followed by the preposition 'from' when referring to health or setbacks.

Pitfall

He recovers of the fluHe recovers from the fluThe verb 'recover' takes the preposition 'from', not 'of', when describing the source of an illness or problem.

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