Synonyms of convalesces

convalesces

verb

present tense third-person singular of convalesce

as in recovers

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

• recovers
• recuperates
• heals
• improves
• recoups
• rallies
• snaps back
• comes back
• gains
• mends
• pulls round
• survives
• comes to
• revives
• comes around
• comes round
• cheers (up)
• perks (up)
• recruits
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapses
• comes down
• ails
• fails
• deteriorates
• declines
• languishes
• fades
• worsens
• weakens
• degenerates
• sickens
• sinks
• wastes (away)
• withers
• regresses
• wilts
• relapses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convalesces

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