Recovered: meaning, definitions and examples

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recovered

 

[ rɪˈkʌvərd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

health recovery

Recovered refers to the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness or a difficult situation. It can also indicate regaining possession of something lost.

Synonyms

healed, recuperated, regained, restored

Examples of usage

  • She recovered from her illness after several weeks.
  • He recovered his lost files from the backup.
  • The patient is expected to recover fully by next month.
Context #2 | Adjective

state of being

Recovered describes a state of having returned to a previous condition or normalcy after a struggle or disruption. It often implies overcoming difficulties.

Synonyms

refurbished, restored, revived

Examples of usage

  • The recovered economy is showing signs of growth.
  • She felt recovered and ready to start her new job.
  • The recovered areas after the disaster have begun to rebuild.

Translations

Translations of the word "recovered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperado

🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त

🇩🇪 wiederhergestellt

🇮🇩 pulih

🇺🇦 відновлений

🇵🇱 odzyskany

🇯🇵 回復した

🇫🇷 récupéré

🇪🇸 recuperado

🇹🇷 kurtarılan

🇰🇷 회복된

🇸🇦 مستعاد

🇨🇿 obnovený

🇸🇰 obnovený

🇨🇳 恢复的

🇸🇮 okrevan

🇮🇸 endurreist

🇰🇿 қалпына келтірілген

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 bərpa olunmuş

🇲🇽 recuperado

Etymology

The word 'recovered' originates from the Middle English 'recoveren', which comes from the Old French 'recouvrer', meaning to regain or recover, derived from the Latin 'recuperare'. The Latin term is formed from 're-' (again) and 'cuperare' (to seize). Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical act of regaining possession or health but also the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery. The use of 'recovered' in medical contexts became prominent with the advancements in healthcare and psychology, reflecting a broader understanding of wellness and the multi-faceted nature of recovery processes. The word has kept its relevance as society increasingly values the importance of mental and physical health recovery.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,987, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.