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Third Person
convalesces
Present Participle
convalescing
Past Tense
convalesced
Past Participle
convalesced
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to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment
- After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment.
- The doctor recommended that he take at least two weeks off work to properly convalesce and regain his strength.
- During his time to convalesce, he focused on eating nutritious meals and doing gentle exercises to aid his recovery.
- She used her vacation time to convalesce from a severe case of pneumonia, ensuring she returned to work fully recovered.
- Patients often convalesce in a rehabilitation center where they can receive specialized care and physical therapy.
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