C2
reclaim vs recover vs recuperate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| reclaimverb/rɪˈkleɪm/ | Meaning to get something back that was lost, taken or given away | Goes with baggage reclaim | Example After the flight, you can reclaim your bags at carousel number four. |
| recoververb/rɪˈkʌv.ər/ | Meaning to become healthy again after an illness or injury, or to feel normal again after a shock | Goes with recover from | Example It took my father three months to recover from his heart operation. |
| recuperateverb/rɪˈkuː.pə.reɪt/ | Meaning to get better after an illness, injury or tiring period | Goes with recuperate from | Example He is recuperating at home after the operation on his knee. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He is slowly , but he still can't walk far.