Synonyms of convalesce

convalesce

verb

ˌkän-və-ˈles 

as in to recover

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• recuperate
• heal
• improve
• recoup
• come back
• gain
• mend
• rally
• pull round
• snap back
• survive
• come to
• revive
• come around
• come round
• recruit
• cheer (up)
• perk (up)
• pull through
• pick up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come down
• collapse
• fail
• deteriorate
• weaken
• decline
• wilt
• worsen
• fade
• sink
• sicken
• waste (away)
• degenerate
• ail
• wither
• languish
• relapse
• regress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convalesce

In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel. — Andrea Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Following his hospital stay, Thompson is currently convalescing at home, WXIA reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

The already dirge-like film downshifts further, towards a more pleasant state of repose, as Robin convalesces. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026

The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

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