Convalesce

usgb/ˌkɑːnvəˈles/
verb

To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

She spent two weeks convalescing after her surgery.
Visual representation of "convalesce" - to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness

Often appears as...

  • convalesce from illness
  • convalesce at home
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Healing Process

Used to describe the time spent getting better physically after illness or injury.

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He's convalescing from a bout of pneumonia.
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Not Instant

Indicates recovery takes a period of time and does not happen quickly.

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The doctor said she must convalesce for a few months.
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Place Matters

Often used with a location to show where someone is resting to regain health.

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My uncle is convalescing at a seaside resort.
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