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convalesce Definition

con·va·lesce (kän′və les)

intransitive verb -·lesced, -·lesc·ing

to recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health

Etymology: L convalescere, to begin to grow strong < com-, intens. + valescere, to grow strong, inchoative of valere, to be strong: see value

convalesce Usage Examples

Object

  • cat: It is a paste for convalescing cats, I have kept a sick Golden Eagle alive on it for six weeks.
  • patient: It provide care for convalescing patients, freeing up beds at the two main hospitals for the seriously ill.
  • soldier: Mary learned her nursing skills from her mother, who kept a boarding house for invalid and convalescing soldiers.
  • animal: Sick and convalescing animals should be treated by a veterinary surgeon.

Modifying Another Word

  • still: He Jifeng was removed from his command even before he had taken it up, while he was still convalescing.
  • now: I am just now convalescing having endured antiobiotic induced colitis too as a consequence!
  • currently: Darren Davies is currently convalescing after a major operation and his absence has caused serious support problems within Northcote House.

Preposition: after

  • treatment: The 38-year-old, who flew in from Paris for the charity party, is convalescing after treatment for her cancer.
  • illness: Iron, which is used in the release of energy, and is especially useful for menstruating women or anyone convalescing after illness.
  • operation: Darren Davies is currently convalescing after a major operation and his absence has caused serious support problems within Northcote House.

Preposition: in

  • hospital: Meanwhile, Fenner is convalescing in the hospital where he receives a visit from Marilyn.

Preposition: from

  • illness: Part One: Fulfilling The Contractual Obligations Lucozade A soft drink, originally marketed as a tonic for those convalescing from illness.
  • operation: The Dean was spared the experience this year as he was convalescing from an operation, as was the Rector Chori.

Preposition: for

  • month: Barely a few months into the course, he was diagnosed with meningitis which left him convalescing for many months.