Recover

usgb/rɪˈkʌvər/
verb

To get back something lost or taken away.

He managed to recover his stolen wallet.
Visual representation of "recover" - To get back something lost or taken away.

Often appears as...

  • recover possession
  • recover lost items
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Psychological Context

Used when someone overcomes emotional losses or challenges.

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She managed to recover her self-esteem after the breakup.
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Material Retrieval

Often involves physical items that can be touched.

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After the flood, they could not recover all the family photos.
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