Recover
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or difficulty. It can also mean to find or regain possession of something lost or stolen.
“It took several months for him to recover fully from the serious injury.”
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Contains double vowels and V; RE- prefix pattern
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Worth 12 points; the V adds value
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