C2verbhealth
US/rɪˈkuː.pə.reɪt/
UK/rɪˈkuː.pə.reɪt/
to get better after an illness, injury or tiring period
In context
He is recuperating at home after the operation on his knee.
We spent a quiet week at the beach to recuperate.
It took her months to recuperate from the long illness.
Words that go with recuperate
verb + preposition
- recuperate fromShe is recuperating from a back injury.
- recuperate at homeDoctors told him to recuperate at home for two weeks.
- recuperate after surgeryHe needs six weeks to recuperate after surgery.
verb + adverb
- recuperate quicklyYoung patients usually recuperate quickly.
- recuperate fullyIt may take a year to recuperate fully.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He recuperated his health in the hospital.Correct: He recuperated in the hospital.