convalesce — to recover gradually from illness or medical treatment; to regain health and strength
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to recover gradually from illness or medical treatment; to regain health and strength
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnvəˈles/
Korean meaning: (병이나 수술 후) 회복하다, 요양하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨버**레**스
Example Sentences
- The superhero decided to convalesce in his secret cave after fighting too many villains.
- My phone needs to convalesce after I dropped it in the toilet.
- The patient will convalesce for several months before returning to work.
convalesce
VERB//ˌkɑːnvəˈles//
to recover gradually from illness or medical treatment; to regain health and strength
to recover gradually from illness or medical treatment; to regain health and strength
As healing lights phosphoresce, the patient learns to acquiesce and convalesce
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시 강해지다'라는 뜻입니다. 옛날 로마 시대에도 병에서 회복하는 과정을 중요하게 여겨서 특별한 단어를 만들었어요.
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📝Examples
“The superhero decided to convalesce in his secret cave after fighting too many villains.”
“My phone needs to convalesce after I dropped it in the toilet.”
“The patient will convalesce for several months before returning to work.”
“After eating my cooking, my family is convalescing at various hospitals.”
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