🏥convalesce

verb
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example Sentences

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

Synonyms

recover, heal, recuperate, mend, get better

Antonyms

deteriorate, worsen

Collocations

convalesce at home, convalesce slowly, convalescing period

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