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

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

In fact, in 1928, the summer before Frances and George convalesced at Phillip's House, a scathing report was issued by the National Research Council called the Coroner and the Medical Examiner. — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025

He was discharged on March 23 and was expected to convalesce at Casa Santa Marta, his residence in the Vatican. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025

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