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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.

Synonyms

  • Recover
  • Recuperate

Hypernyms

  • Meliorate
  • Better
  • Improve

Hyponyms

  • Gain Vigor
  • Pick Up
  • Perk
  • Perk Up
  • Snap Back

Related Words

  • Convalescence (noun)
  • Convalescent (adjective)
  • Convalescent (noun)
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