English / word
heal
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To become healthy again after an injury or illness; to cause to become sound or healthy.; to cure; to become healthy again
to make or become healthy again after an injury or illness
In context
01
The deep cut on his finger began to heal cleanly.
02
Kind and comforting words can help heal a broken heart.
Synonyms
cure,recover,remedy
Antonyms
harm,damage,injure
Collocations
heal naturally,heal completely,heal quickly
Verb forms
Past: healed · Past participle: healed · -ing: healing