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convalesce

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

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Definition of convalesce

verb

[no object]
  • recover one’s health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment:he spent eight months convalescing after the stroke

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin convalescere, from con- 'altogether' + valescere 'grow strong' (from valere 'be well')

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Remember that convalesce and the related word convalescent are spelled with -esc- after the l.

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