CEFR C1

recuperating

verb

Meaning

To recover from illness, exertion, or loss; to regain health or strength.

Examples

She went on a long vacation to recuperate from the stress of her demanding job.
The athlete needed several weeks to recuperate after sustaining a serious injury.

Synonyms: recover, convalesce, regain, mend

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recuperating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

Definition

To recover from illness, exertion, or loss; to regain health or strength.

Examples

She went on a long vacation to recuperate from the stress of her demanding job.
The athlete needed several weeks to recuperate after sustaining a serious injury.
It took him months to fully recuperate his finances after the market crash.

How to Use recuperating

recuperate from (prepositional phrase): to recover from a specific condition or event — "She is recuperating from surgery at home."
recuperate one's health/strength/finances (collocation): to regain something lost or diminished — "The business is slowly recuperating its losses."

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Antonyms of recuperating

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