ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs ɹɪˈkuːp ɹɪˈkʌvə ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt get over an illness or shock The patient is recuperating restore to good health or strength regain a former condition after a financial loss We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90 The company managed to recuperate regain or make up for recuperate one's losses