/ˌrɛkjʊpəˈreɪt/ rɛ-kü-pə-RAYT

Definitions

1. verb

to recover from an illness, injury, or shock; to regain strength or energy

“After a week of bed rest, she began to recuperate from the flu.”

2. verb

to recover something lost, stolen, or mislaid

“The detective worked tirelessly to recuperate the stolen jewels.”

3. noun

the act of recovering from an illness, injury, or shock

“Her recuperate took several months, during which she attended physical therapy sessions.”