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Definitions for: Convalesce [v] get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating"
Webster (1913) Definition: Con`va*lesce", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Convalesced;
p. pr. & vb. n. Convalescing.] [L. convalscere; con- +
valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong.
See Vallant.]
To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or
weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce.
Synonyms: recover, recuperate
Antonyms: degenerate, deteriorate, drop
See Also: ameliorate, better, gain vigor, improve, meliorate, percolate, perk, perk up, pick up
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