Heal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Get healthy again; "The wound is healing slowly".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The antibiotics are going to help heal the infection, and she'll be back to normal in no time.
- Her body will heal from the surgery and she'll regain all her strength in a few months.
- After a few days of rest, his broken ankle will heal and he'll be able to play football again.
- Time and patience will heal the emotional pain she's experienced from the divorce.
- If you just leave the cut alone, it will heal by itself in a week.
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Meaning 2
Provide a cure for, make healthy again; "The treatment cured the boy's acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The new medicine was found to heal wounds faster and more effectively than traditional methods.
- Herbs and spices were used by ancient civilizations to heal a variety of illnesses.
- Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help to heal the body after a long illness.
- The doctor's skill and experience allowed her to heal many patients who had given up hope.
- Time was found to heal the emotional wounds caused by the tragic loss of her loved one.
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Meaning 3
Heal or recover; "My broken leg is mending".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The injured animal took months to heal but eventually returned to the wild.
- Her broken heart will heal with time and the support of her loved ones.
- The doctor prescribed medication to help the wound heal faster.
- The family hoped their relationship could heal from the painful argument.
- Her mind and body began to heal as she practiced yoga and meditation regularly.