RECOVER
/ɹɪˈkʌvə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RECOVER
Recovery.
A position of holding a firearm during exercises, whereby the lock is at shoulder height and the sling facing out.
The forward movement in rowing, after one stroke to take another (recovery)
To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
"After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."
To salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)
"They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."
To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).
"At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."
To cover again.
(roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.
Examples of RECOVER in a Sentence
- "After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."
- "They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."
- "At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."
Word Details
Is RECOVER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECOVER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RECOVER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for RECOVER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | o | v | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECOVER
37 words from the letters in RECOVER
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How to Use RECOVER in Word Games
RECOVER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RECOVER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECOVER to find 37 additional valid words.