Recover: to return to a previous state (usually a healthy one). Often we recover from illnesses. Revive: to return to life. Restore: to put something back the way it was. Usually with objects not people. Example: Many people take a long time to fully recover from Covid. After her heart stopped beating doctor tried their best to revive her. It will take a lot of hard work to restore Norte Dame after the fire in 2019. *'Recover' can also mean to find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost). Example: After my car was stolen the police managed to recover it using the tracking device.