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Updated June 2026
Past tense of recover; to have returned to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness or difficulty. Retrieved or regained possession of something lost.
“She fully recovered from the surgery within six weeks.”
Contains 'RECOVER' root and '-ED' ending; watch for double 'E'
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