convalesce
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.
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