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CONVALESCE

\kˈɒnvəlˌɛs], \kˈɒnvəlˌɛs], \k_ˈɒ_n_v_ə_l_ˌɛ_s]\

Definitions of CONVALESCE

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language

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To recover strength and health after illness; as, he will convalesce rapidly.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

To regain health.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To recover after a sickness.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

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