Cure: meaning, definitions and examples
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cure
[ kjʊər ]
medical treatment
A substance or treatment that cures a disease or condition. Cures can range from medications to surgeries, depending on the illness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new drug proved to be a miracle cure for cancer.
- She sought alternative cures for her chronic pain.
- Doctors are still searching for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
healing
To restore health or well-being; to make someone or something healthy again. Curing can involve medical treatment, rest, or natural remedies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The antibiotics cured her infection within a week.
- Time and rest are usually enough to cure a common cold.
- He believes that nature has the power to cure many ailments.
Translations
Translations of the word "cure" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cura
🇮🇳 इलाज
🇩🇪 Heilung
🇮🇩 penyembuhan
🇺🇦 лікування
🇵🇱 lekarstwo
🇯🇵 治療 (chiryō)
🇫🇷 guérison
🇪🇸 cura
🇹🇷 tedavi
🇰🇷 치료 (chiryŏ)
🇸🇦 علاج (ʿilāj)
🇨🇿 léčba
🇸🇰 liečba
🇨🇳 治疗 (zhìliáo)
🇸🇮 zdravljenje
🇮🇸 læknismeðferð
🇰🇿 емдеу
🇬🇪 მკურნალობა (mkurnaloba)
🇦🇿 müalicə
🇲🇽 cura
Word origin
The word 'cure' originated from the Latin word 'cura' which means care or concern. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of healing or remedy. The concept of curing diseases dates back to ancient civilizations where natural remedies and rituals were used to treat illnesses.