Antonyms for recuperate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-koo-puh-reyt, -kyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈku pəˌreɪt, -ˈkyu-

Definition of recuperate

Origin : 1540s, from Latin recuperatus, past participle of recuperare "to get again," in Medieval Latin "revive, convalesce, recover" (see recuperation). Meaning "to recover from sickness or loss" is from 1864. Related: Recuperated; recuperating.

verb improve in health

Example sentences :

We had paused to recuperate our animals, and there was a rumor that we were to get new clothing.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

And the mother, on seeing her child thus develop, begins to recuperate.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

You had best take a day to recuperate, then follow me to Almeida.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Here he had come to a pause for a few days to recuperate his horses and his men.
Extract from : « Riders of the Silences » by John Frederick

He was endeavoring to recuperate in that most sensible way, hunting and fishing.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

We can live on half rations, recuperate, and build; but we must have time.
Extract from : « The Riddle of the Sands » by Erskine Childers

Here was shelter, protection, a chance to recuperate and reform.
Extract from : « The Flag » by Homer Greene

Until then, my boy, you must remain on board my ship in order to recuperate a little.
Extract from : « The King of the Mountains » by Edmond About

The operation was over; she had only to keep quiet and recuperate.
Extract from : « Scarlet and Hyssop » by E. F. Benson

From that moment he weakened in health and had to go away frequently to recuperate.
Extract from : « Human Animals » by Frank Hamel

Synonyms for recuperate

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