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convalesce

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

Translations

convalesceverb

convalesced

Past Simple

convalesced

Past Participle

convalescing

Gerund

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

After the surgery, he needed time to convalesce.

После операции ему нужно было время, чтобы выздоравливать.

Synonyms

get better

regain strength

bounce back

convalesceverb

To recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment.

After the surgery, she needed several weeks to convalesce before returning to work.