recuperate — to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or exhaustion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or exhaustion
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
Korean meaning: 회복하다, 건강을 되찾다
Korean pronunciation: 리**큐**퍼레이트
Example Sentences
- After binge-watching 20 episodes straight, I need a week to recuperate my social skills.
- The athlete took two months to recuperate from the injury.
- My wallet is still trying to recuperate from Black Friday shopping.
recuperate
VERB//rɪˈkuːpəreɪt//
to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or exhaustion
A patient recuperates from illness with renewed energy and strength
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Recuperate to participate, and learn to appreciate
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Origin
From Latin 'recuperare' meaning 'to recover' or 'to restore,' derived from 're-' (back) and 'cuperare' (to care for, to manage), which is related to 'cupere' (to desire or care for).
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“After binge-watching 20 episodes straight, I need a week to recuperate my social skills.”
“The athlete took two months to recuperate from the injury.”
“My wallet is still trying to recuperate from Black Friday shopping.”
“She went to the countryside to recuperate in peace.”
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