recuperate
     v 1: regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" [syn: {recover},
           {recoup}]
     2: regain a former condition after a financial loss; "We expect
        the stocks to recover to $2.90"; "The company managed to
        recuperate" [syn: {recover}, {go back}]
     3: restore to good health or strength
     4: get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating"
        [syn: {recover}, {convalesce}] [ant: {devolve}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0