Antonyms for re-cover


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-kuhv-er
Phonetic Transcription : riˈkʌv ər


Definition of re-cover

Origin :
  • "to put a new cover on," c.1400, from re- "again" + cover (v.). Related: Re-covered; re-covering.
  • As in improve : verb make or become better
  • As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
  • As in obtain : verb get, acquire
  • As in perk up : verb cheer
  • As in pick up : verb improve
  • As in profit : verb gain; get or give an advantage
  • As in rally : verb revive; take a turn for the better
  • As in ransom : verb pay blackmail money for return of possession or person
  • As in reap : verb collect, harvest
  • As in recompense : verb pay back, make restitution
  • As in recover : verb find again
  • As in recover : verb improve in health
  • As in recruit : verb gather resources
  • As in recuperate : verb improve in health
  • As in recycle : verb reuse
  • As in regain : verb get back, get back to
  • As in rehabilitate : verb renovate, adjust
  • As in reimburse : verb pay back something owed
  • As in rejuvenate : verb make new again
  • As in repair : verb fix, restore
  • As in replace : verb take the place of; put in place of
  • As in repossess : verb take back
  • As in rescue : verb save from danger
  • As in restore : verb fix, make new
  • As in retrieve : verb get back
  • As in revive : verb start again; bring back to life
  • As in salvage : verb save, rescue
  • As in save : verb rescue
  • As in succeed : verb attain good outcome
  • As in survive : verb continue to live
  • As in bounce back : verb recuperate quickly
  • As in recapture : verb regain
  • As in reclaim : verb bring into usable condition
  • As in reclaim : verb restore
  • As in reanimate : verb revive
  • As in reassume : verb resume
  • As in reawaken : verb revive
  • As in recondition : verb restore
  • As in reoccupy : verb resume
  • As in restitute : verb restore
  • As in resurrect : verb revive
  • As in retake : verb resume
  • As in revitalize : verb revive
  • As in revivify : verb revive
  • As in come along : verb progress, develop
  • As in come back : verb return
  • As in find : verb catch sight of, lay hands on
  • As in get back : verb regain
Example sentences :
  • If your eiderdown is getting shabby, why not clean it and re-cover it yourself?
  • Extract from : « Needlework Economies » by Various
  • I should re-cover those chairs, if I were you; nothing would be easier.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Tree » by Laura E. Richards
  • Just before serving uncover the fish, pour a little white wine sauce on top, re-cover, and serve.
  • Extract from : « The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book » by Victor Hirtzler
  • I will take my umbrella to the maker, who will re-cover it in good, durable silk, and I will bring the bill to you.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 (of 8) » by Guy de Maupassant
  • Then there is nothing for it but to provide new boards or patch up and re-cover the old ones.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan

Synonyms for re-cover

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