Convalesce

v. i.

1.

To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce. [imp. & p. p. Convalesced ; p. pr. & vb. n. Convalescing.]

Verb

1.

convalesce - get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating" Synonyms: recover, recuperate

ameliorate, better, convalescence, convalescent, gain vigor, improve, meliorate, percolate, perk, perk up, pick up, recover, recovery, recuperate, recuperation

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