heal — to make or become healthy again
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become healthy again
Pronunciation (IPA): /hiːl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says chicken soup can heal anything, even a broken WiFi connection.
- The doctor said the cut will heal within a week if I keep it clean.
- They hoped their friendship would heal after the silly argument about pineapple pizza.
heal
VERB[/hiːl/]
to make or become healthy again
to make or become healthy again
A real meal can truly heal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English hǣlan, meaning 'to make whole or sound.' This word shares a common Germanic ancestor with 'whole,' both stemming from Proto-Germanic *hailaz, originally denoting the restoration of something to a complete or healthy state.
Breakdown
hǣl- (whole, sound) + -an (infinitive suffix). The root hǣl relates to Proto-Germanic *hailaz, cognate with 'whole,' emphasizing the sense of returning to wholeness or completeness.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother says chicken soup can heal anything, even a broken WiFi connection.”
“The doctor said the cut will heal within a week if I keep it clean.”
“They hoped their friendship would heal after the silly argument about pineapple pizza.”
“Music has the power to heal both body and soul.”
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