recuperate
verb
UK/rɪˈkuː.pᵊr.eɪt/
US/rɪˈkuː.pᵊr.eɪt/
Definitions of recuperate verb
- Intransitive
to regain health or strength after illness or exertion; to recover.
After several weeks of rest, he finally began to recuperate.
She needs time to fully recuperate from the surgery.
They needed a good rest to recuperate after the long journey.