
Convalesce
Healing Process
Used to describe the time spent getting better physically after illness or injury.
He's convalescing from a bout of pneumonia.
Not Instant
Indicates recovery takes a period of time and does not happen quickly.
The doctor said she must convalesce for a few months.
Place Matters
Often used with a location to show where someone is resting to regain health.
My uncle is convalescing at a seaside resort.
Compare with
Bounce backHealImproveMendRecoverRecuperateRehabilitateRejuvenate
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