■ verb
1》 return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
2》 find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost).
↘regain control of (oneself or a physical or mental state).
↘regain or secure (money) by legal process or the making of profits.
3》 remove or extract (an energy source or chemical) for use, reuse, or waste treatment.
■ noun ( the ~ ) a position of a firearm forming part of a military drill.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. ~er , from L. recuperare 'get again'.