Definition

To become healthy or recover from an illness or condition, often through treatment or a process.

Example

After a long illness, she finally began to cure.

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Conversation

Have you heard about that new treatment that can really cure allergies?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds promising for a lot of people.

I hope it actually works; I could really use a way to cure mine.

Same here! It would be great to enjoy the outdoors without sneezing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cure → It originates from Old French *curer* (meaning to care for or heal), which in turn comes from Latin *curare* (meaning to take care of or to heal). The word 'cure' refers to the act of healing or restoring health.

Memory Tip

Think of 'caring for' someone to help them heal — that's what 'cure' means.

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