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There are 4 meanings of the word Recuperate.

Recuperate - as a verb

Regain or make up for

Example: "Recuperate one's losses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recoup10recover12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Regain a former condition after a financial loss

Example: "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go backrecover12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regress8retrovert12return6revert9turn back
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Restore to good health or strength

Get over an illness or shock

Example: "The patient is recuperating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convalesce17recover12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deteriorate12

Example Sentences

"She needs to rest and recuperate after her surgery."
"The athlete took a few days off to recuperate from the intense training."
"I stayed home from work to recuperate from my cold."
"After the long hike, it took some time for my muscles to recuperate."
"The company is hoping to recuperate its losses from the previous quarter."
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Word Game Points

Is RECUPERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recuperate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECUPERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RECUPERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recuperate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECUPERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RECUPERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recuperate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECUPERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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