convalesce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/ /ˌkɑn.vəˈlɛs/ en-us-convalesce.ogg

Word forms

convalesce convalesces convalescing convalesced

Etymology

From Latin convalēscere, from con- (intensive prefix) + valēscere (“to become strong”), inchoative of valēre (“to be strong”).

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