1 a [no object] : to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health • She had a heart attack but is recoveringwell. — often followed by from • He’s at home recovering from the flu.
1b [no object] : to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty • Share prices will be down until the economy recovers. — often followed by from• The team never recovered from the devastating loss.
2 a [with object] : to get (something, such as an ability or feeling) again • He’ll try again when he recovers [=regains] his confidence. • She recovered consciousness in the hospital. • He suffered a stroke and hasn't yet recovered the use of his left arm.
2b [with object] : to get back (something stolen or lost) • The police recovered his stolen wallet. • The program helps usersrecover computer files that have been deleted. — often followed byfrom• Very little was recovered from the wrecked ship.
2c [with object] : to get back (money that has been spent, invested, etc.) • The author gets no royalties until the publisherrecovers [=recoups] the expenses of publication. • He may sue the company to recover damagesfor injuries caused by the device. [=to get money from the company to make up for being injured by the device]
1 a : to regard or treat (someone) with respect and admiration : to show or give honor to (someone) • You should honor [=respect] your parents. • When we got married, we promised to love andhonor each other. • We were honored with/by the queen's presence. • (often humorous) Thank you for honoring us with your presence. [=thank you for coming here]
1b : to show admiration for (someone or something) in a public way : to give a public honor to (someone or something) • She has been honored by several organizations for her charitable works. • We need to find an appropriate way to honor these brave people. • They're holding a dinner at which she is being honored (with an award) as player of the year. • They have established a scholarship as a way to honor his memory/achievements.
2 a : to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract) • He claims that the company failed to honor [=fulfill] the contract/warranty. • honor a warranty
2 b : to accept (something) as payment • honor a credit card •honor a check
2c : to repay (a debt) • They are accused of failing to honor their debts.
— honored adjective • He was welcomed as an honored guest. • I feel honored to have been invited. • an honored tradition
: to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something) • music that transcends cultural boundaries • She was able totranscend her own suffering and help others. • Her concernstranscended local issues.
: to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction • He grabbed him and propelled him through the door. • The train is propelled by steam. — often used figuratively • She was propelled [=motivated] by greed when she stole the money. • The album propelled the band to fame.
/rɪˈkʌvɚ/ verb
