convalesce (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *convalesce*:
VERB	body	convalesce, recuperate, recover	get over an illness or shock

convalesce > pronunciation
Sounds	kaa.nvahleh's
Rhymes	ABS ... yes: 78 rhymes with ehs...

English > *convalesce*: 1 sense > verb 1, body
Meaning	get over an illness or shock.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Synonyms	recuperate, recover
Entailed by	survive, pull through, pull round, come through, make it	Continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
Narrower	perk up, perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor	gain or regain energy
Narrower	snap back	Recover quickly
Broader	better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate	Get better
Opposite	devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate	Grow worse
Similar to	recuperate	restore to good health or strength
Spanish	convalecer, convalescer, recuperarse, recuperar
Catalan	millorar, recuperar
Adjectives	convalescent	returning to health after illness or debility
Nouns	convalescence	gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
Nouns	convalescent	a person who is recovering from illness

HyperDic: convalesce