Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recuperate
verb
/rɪˈkuː.pə.reɪt/
Definition
To recover or regain health, strength, or well-being after a period of illness, injury, or stress.
Examples
- After her surgery, she needed time to recuperate before returning to work.
- The vacation helped him recuperate from his busy and stressful job.
- They took a few days off to recuperate from the exhausting hike.
Meaning
Recuperate means to get better after being sick, injured, or worn out. It is about returning to a state of health or vitality.
Synonyms
- recover
- bounce back
- convalesce
- rehabilitate
