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re·cov·er [ri kúvvər]
(past re·cov·ered, past participle re·cov·ered, present participle re·cov·er·ing, 3rd person present singular re·cov·ers)

1.  regain something: to get back something previously lost 


 
2.  return to normal: to return to a previous state of health, prosperity, or equanimity 


 
3.  reclaim something from waste: to extract useful substances from waste or refuse  ...(LOL) 



4.  return to the right position: to return to a suitable or correct state or position
The goalkeeper stumbled, but recovered enough to prevent the goal.



 
5. compensate for something: to make up for that which is lost
They’ll have to work hard in order to recover their losses.
 



6. obtain something through a court: to obtain something by the ruling of a court 



7. succeed in litigation: to be successful in a lawsuit 


 
8. bring self back to normal: to bring the self back to a normal condition
He soon recovered himself enough to feign a friendly welcome.
 


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-- Edited by jonibaloni at 08:30, 2006-07-20

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