Difference between Retrieve and Recover

What is the difference between Retrieve and Recover?

Retrieve as a verb is to regain or get back something. while Recover as a verb is to get back, regain (a physical thing lost etc.).

Retrieve

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To regain or get back something. To rescue (a) creature(s) To salvage something To remedy or rectify something. To remember or recall something. To fetch or carry back something. To fetch and bring in game. To fetch and bring in game systematically. To fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game. To make a difficult but successful return of the ball.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A retrieval The return of a difficult ball

Example sentence: I think we manifest the very thing we put out. If you're putting out negativity, then you're going to retrieve that same sentiment. If you emanate joy, it comes back to you.

Recover

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To get back, regain (a physical thing lost etc.).To return to, resume (a given state of mind or body).To reach (a place), arrive at.To restore to good health, consciousness, life etc.To get better from; to get over.To get better, regain one's health.To regain one's composure, balance etc.To cover again.To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.

Example sentence: Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

We hope you now know whether to use Retrieve or Recover in your sentence.

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