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heal

[hiːl]

heal Definition

  • 1to become healthy again
  • 2to make someone or something healthy again
  • 3to make a bad situation better

Using heal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wound took several weeks to heal.

  • Example

    She used herbal remedies to heal her cold.

  • Example

    The therapy helped him heal from his trauma.

  • Example

    The apology was meant to heal the rift between them.

heal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heal

Antonyms for heal

Phrases with heal

  • heal up

    to recover from an injury or illness

    Example

    The cut on his hand healed up quickly.

  • to reconcile differences between two groups or individuals

    Example

    The politician promised to work towards healing the divide between the two communities.

  • time heals all wounds

    the passing of time can help to ease the pain of emotional or physical trauma

    Example

    It's been a year since the breakup, and although it still hurts, I know that time heals all wounds.

Origins of heal

from Old English 'hǣlan', meaning 'to make whole'

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Summary: heal in Brief

The verb 'heal' [hiːl] means to become healthy again or to make someone or something healthy again. It can also refer to making a bad situation better. Examples include 'The wound took several weeks to heal.' and 'The apology was meant to heal the rift between them.' The phrase 'time heals all wounds' suggests that the passing of time can help to ease the pain of emotional or physical trauma.

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