recover
UK: rɪˈkʌvə | US: rɪˈkʌvər
vt. to regain possession or control of something lost
vi. to return to a normal state (e.g., health, strength)
vt. to compensate for a loss or damage
The word "recover" originates from Latin recuperare (to regain), combining re- (again) and capere (to take). In Old French, it evolved into recovrer, retaining the core idea of "taking back." The morpheme "cover" here derives from Latin cooperire (to shield), but in "recover," it metaphorically implies "retaking" rather than literal covering. Over time, the term broadened to include restoration of health or compensation for losses.
She hopes to recover her stolen wallet soon.
It took him months to recover from the illness.
The company aims to recover its financial losses next quarter.
Archaeologists recovered ancient artifacts from the site.
After the storm, the community worked together to recover.