recuperate meaning and definition

RECUPERATE verb

Definition of recuperate (verb)

1. regain or make up for
   • "recuperate one's losses"
   • synonyms: recoup, recover
2. regain a former condition after a financial loss
   • "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate"
   • synonyms: go back, recover
3. restore to good health or strength
4. get over an illness or shock
   • "The patient is recuperating"
   • synonyms: convalesce, recover
   • antonym: degenerate