convalescing (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/
Definition
Recovering health and strength gradually after an illness, injury, or operation.
Examples
He went to the countryside to convalesce after his surgery.
The doctor recommended a quiet period at home to allow her to properly convalesce.
Many patients find it beneficial to convalesce in a peaceful environment.
How to Use convalescing
- convalesce from (prepositional phrase)
- To recover from a specific illness or injury. — "She is convalescing from a severe bout of pneumonia."
- convalesce after (prepositional phrase)
- To recover following a particular event or procedure. — "He needed time to convalesce after the major operation."
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