recuperate in WordNet English dictionary

1. get over an illness or shock
   "The patient is recuperating"
   recuperate  recover  convalesce 
   
2. regain a former condition after a financial loss
   "We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate"
   recover  go back  recuperate 
   
3. regain or make up for
   "recuperate one's losses"
   recover  recoup  recuperate 
   
4. restore to good health or strength
   recuperate