Recuperate

usgb/rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
verb

To get back your health, strength, or happiness after an illness, injury, or time of trouble.

After her surgery, it took several weeks for her to recuperate.
Visual representation of "recuperate" - To get back your health, strength, or happiness after an illness, injury, or time of trouble.

Often appears as...

  • recuperate from surgery
  • take time to recuperate
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Physical Healing

Use 'recuperate' to talk about getting better after physical ailments.

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He's been recuperating from a broken leg.
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Emotional Recovery

It can also mean recovering from emotional stress, not just physical illness.

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She took a vacation to recuperate from the stress at work.
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Personal Context

'Recuperate' is often used in personal contexts, like discussing health with friends or family.

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After the flu, I need some time to recuperate.
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