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convalesce

Verb (intransitive)

con=va=lesce

WORDNET DICTIONARY

convalesce(v = verb.body) recover, recuperate - get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating"

is one way to ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate

Derived forms noun convalescence₁, noun convalescent₁, adjective convalescent₁

Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

convalesce, v. i. [L. convalscere; con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See Valiant.].

To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce. [1913 Webster]

convalesce, v.intr. recover one's health after illness or medical treatment.

Etymology

ME f. L convalescere (as COM-, valere be well)

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