Convalesce (Verb)
Meaning
Get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She had taken a few weeks off to convalesce after a very serious bout of the flu.
- He went to a resort to convalesce and recover from the injuries he sustained in the accident.
- After being diagnosed with a chronic condition, she spent months in therapy to convalesce and regain her strength.
- The athlete chose a remote cabin to convalesce in peace, away from the media frenzy after her injury.
- Her family booked a cruise so she could convalesce and avoid stress while recovering from surgery.