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heal

[heel] / hil /
VERB
cure, recover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alleviate fix improve mend rebuild reconcile regenerate rehabilitate rejuvenate repair restore revive settle soothe treat
STRONG
ameliorate attend compose conciliate convalesce doctor dress free harmonize knit medicate meliorate reanimate remedy renew renovate resuscitate revivify salve set
WEAK
bring around get well make healthy make sound make well make whole minister to patch up physic put on feet again
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy harm hurt ignore injure kill neglect ruin unsettle upset weaken worry
STRONG
finish halt worsen

Example Sentences

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Many patients want to know if such peptides can help them recover from musculoskeletal injuries or heal faster after surgery, says Dr. Alexander Weber, chief of sports medicine at the University of Southern California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Research led by MIT has shown that cutting these ozone-depleting substances is allowing the ozone layer to slowly heal.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

"The days ahead of us are for us to heal our wounds."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Reaves, who is out with a Grade 2 left oblique strain that is expected to take four to six weeks to heal, has benefited from staying with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Wise old sages traveled down from the mountains to share their wisdom, heal the sick, and grant wishes.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat