According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word recuperate means to get back, or to return into use or currency. Other meanings include to return to health or strength or to recover something that was lost.
The word recuperate is an English word that dates back to the year 1542. It originally comes from the Latin word "recuperatus," which is the past tense of "recuperare," meaning to take or to take back. This has been passed down through the generations and adapted to become what it currently means in the English language.
In the English language, the word recuperate is pronounced ree-cu-per-ate or ree-kyu-per-ate.
Other words with similar meanings to the word recuperate are convalesce, regain, improve, mend, perk up, rally or recover.
Examples of how the word is used can be seen in the following sentences.
Now that her surgery is over, it will take her a few weeks to recuperate.
After losing money in that investment scheme, George is going to try to recuperate what money he can.