Convalesce

To get better and feel strong again after being sick or hurt.

Examples

• After the surgery, my grandma needed some time to convalesce before she could bake her famous cookies again.
• When I caught a cold, I stayed home from school to rest and convalesce so I could feel better quickly.
• The doctor said I should take it easy and convalesce for a week after my sprained ankle to heal properly.

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