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convalesce

v.
US //ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛs// UK //kˈɒnvəlˌɛs// con·va·lesce
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From Latin convalēscere, from con- (intensive prefix) + valēscere (“to become strong”), inchoative of valēre (“to be strong”).

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