convalesce

Meanings

Verb

get over an illness or shock
To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin convalēscere, from con- (intensive prefix) + valēscere (“to become strong”), inchoative of valēre (“to be strong”).

Synonyms

recover, recuperate

Antonyms

deteriorate

Scrabble Score: 17

convalesce is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
convalesce is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
convalesce is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

convalesce is a valid Words With Friends word