Collocations with "recover"

16 collocations found

recover strength

Similar to regain strength, often used after exertion or illness.

strength8.1
fully recover

Used to emphasize that the action described by the verb is performed completely or thoroughly.

fully7.8
recover consciousness

To wake up after being unconscious.

consciousness7.5
the economy recovers

used when the economy returns to a better condition after a difficult period

economy7.5
an alcoholic recover

used to describe an alcoholic person getting over their addiction

alcoholic7.2
recover remains

To find and get back remains.

remains7.2
recover arrears

to get back money that is owed (used by the creditor)

arrears7.0
recover one's composure

To get back to a calm state after losing it.

composure7.0
miraculously recover

Referring to regaining health or stability in a way that defies explanation.

miraculously7.0
poise7.0
body6.8
recover plutonium

To get back or retrieve plutonium from waste materials.

plutonium6.4
recover an outlay

to get back the money that you have spent

outlay5.0
recover sanity

To become mentally healthy again after a period of illness.

sanity5.0
recover your wits

To regain the ability to think clearly after being confused or shocked.

wit4.8
recover uranium

To retrieve uranium from waste or other materials.

uranium4.5