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