Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
convalesce
verb
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/
Definition
To recover one’s health and strength after illness or medical treatment.
Examples
- After a long illness, she needed time to convalesce in the comfort of her home.
- The doctor advised him to convalesce in a quiet environment to aid his recovery.
- After surgery, it took her several weeks to convalesce fully.
Meaning
Convalesce refers to the process of healing and regaining strength following a period of sickness or medical intervention.
Synonyms
- Recover
- Heal
- Regain strength
- Get better
- Rehabilitate
