Usage Over Time
Part of Speech
verb
Definition
to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health
Origin + Etymology
Late 15th century; Latin
from Latin convalescere, from con- ‘altogether’ + valescere ‘grow strong’ (from valere ‘be well’)
Synonyms
- recuperate
- mend
- restore
Antonyms
- break
- damage
- destroy
- weaken
- deteriorate
Example
The patient spent 6 months in physical therapy convalescing after his injury.
Usage Over Time
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