cure

B1
Pronunciation
/kɜː(ɹ)/
/kjɔː(ɹ)/
/kjɝ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A method, device or medication that restores good health.

2 Definition

Act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health after a disease, or to soundness after injury.

3 Definition

A solution to a problem.

4 Definition

A process of preservation, as by smoking.

5 Definition

A process of solidification or gelling.

6 Definition

A process whereby a material is caused to form permanent molecular linkages by exposure to chemicals, heat, pressure and/or weathering.

7 Definition

Care, heed, or attention.

8 Definition

Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate.

9 Definition

That which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate.

Synonyms
curacy
Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To restore to health.

Synonyms
heal
Example Sentences
  • Unaided nature cured him.
2 Definition

To bring (a disease or its bad effects) to an end.

Example Sentences
  • Unaided nature cured his ailments.
3 Definition

To cause to be rid of (a defect).

Example Sentences
  • Experience will cure him of his naïveté.
4 Definition

To prepare or alter especially by chemical or physical processing for keeping or use.

Example Sentences
  • The smoke and heat cures the meat.
5 Definition

To bring about a cure of any kind.

6 Definition

To be undergoing a chemical or physical process for preservation or use.

Example Sentences
  • The meat was put in the smokehouse to cure.
7 Definition

To preserve (food), typically by salting

8 Definition

To solidify or gel.

Example Sentences
  • The parts were curing in the autoclave.
9 Definition

To become healed.

10 Definition

To pay heed; to care; to give attention.