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convalesce

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

convalesceverb

convalesced

Past Simple

convalesced

Past Participle

convalescing

Gerund

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

Translations

After the surgery, he needed time to convalesce.

После операции ему нужно было время, чтобы выздоравливать.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

get better

regain strength

bounce back