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View usage for: (kɒnvəles) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense convalesces, present participle convalescing, past tense, past participle convalescedverbIf you are convalescing, you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation. [formal] After two weeks, I was allowed home, where I convalesced for three months. [VERB] ...those convalescing from illness or surgery. [VERB + from] Synonyms: recover, rest, rally, rehabilitate More Synonyms of convalesce convalesce in British English (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs) verb(intransitive) to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting Word origin C15: from Latin convalēscere, from com- (intensive) + valēscere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong convalesce in American English (ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˌconvaˈlesced or ˌconvaˈlescing to recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health Word origin L convalescere, to begin to grow strong < com-, intens. + valescere, to grow strong, inchoative of valere, to be strong: see value Examples of 'convalesce' in a sentenceconvalesce Dad sent him to Thackton, with just Ida and the housekeeper Elsie for company, to convalesce.Dr Barbara was watching Neil in her kindliest way, as if mentally assigning him some quiet sward where he could convalesce forever.Accept the fact you've been wounded, and even if you're released from this place you need time to convalesce. In other languagesconvalesce British English: convalesce VERB If you are convalescing, you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation. After two weeks, I was allowed home, where I convalesced for three months. - American English: convalesce
- Brazilian Portuguese: convalescer
- Chinese: 康复
- European Spanish: convalecer
- French: être en convalescence
- German: genesen
- Italian: rimettersi in salute
- Japanese: 健康を回復する
- Korean: 서서히 회복되다
- European Portuguese: convalescer
- Latin American Spanish: convalecer
Definition to recover health after an illness or operation After two weeks I was allowed home, where I convalesced for three months. Additional synonymsShe had improved so much the doctor cut her dosage. Synonyms recuperate, recover, rally, mend, make progress, turn the corner, gain ground, gain strength, convalesce, be on the mend, grow better, make strides, take on a new lease of life (informal) Definition to recover (sometimes only temporarily) from an illness He rallied enough to thank his doctor. Synonyms recover, improve, pick up, revive, get better, come round, perk up, recuperate, turn the corner, pull through, take a turn for the better, regain your strength, get your second wind, be on the mend Definition to recover from illness or exhaustion I went away to the country to recuperate. Synonyms recover, improve, pick up, get better, mend, turn the corner, convalesce, be on the mend, get back on your feet, regain your health Nearby words ofconvalesce - contumely
- contusion
- conundrum
- convalesce
- convalescence
- convalescent
- convene
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