convalesce

Meanings

• verb

  Recover from an illness, injury, or operation.

• verb

  Gradually recover one's health or strength.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convalesce
recover , conquer , secede , revere , persevere

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Variants

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convalesce , convalesced , convalescence , convalescences , convalescent , convalescents , convalesces , convalescing

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Forms

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convalesced, convalescing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grow strong again,' from Latin 'convalescere,' from 'con-' (together) + 'valescere' (to be strong).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'convalescent home' refers to a facility that provides care and support to people who are recovering from an illness or injury.

2. The term 'convalescent' is sometimes used to describe a person who is recovering from an illness or injury, particularly in a hospital or care facility.

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Related Concepts

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1. recovery: The process of restoring health, strength, or normal functioning to something or someone.

2. rehabilitation: The process of helping someone recover from an illness or injury by providing training, therapy, and other support.

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Culture

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In literature, 'convalesce' is often used to describe a character's recovery after an illness or injury. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure,' the character Claudio is allowed to 'convalesce' in prison after being sentenced to death.

How to Memorize "convalesce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of getting stronger after an illness or injury. Imagine yourself regaining your health and energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convalesce' with the idea of getting better and recovering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Catch a cold, then convalesce' to remember the meaning of the word.

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