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salved

 

[ sælvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'salved' refers to the past tense of the verb 'salve,' which means to soothe or relieve a wound or discomfort. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the act of applying a balm or ointment to heal or alleviate pain. Additionally, it can be employed metaphorically to address emotional or psychological distress. In literature, salved can suggest an attempt to make amends or mitigate a troubling situation.

Synonyms

comforted, mollified, relieved, soothed

Examples of usage

  • She salved the wound with a gentle ointment.
  • He felt salved by her kind words during the tough times.
  • The team salved their spirits after a disappointing loss.
  • The expert salved the patient’s fears before the operation.

Translations

Translations of the word "salved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salvo

🇮🇳 बचाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gerettet

🇮🇩 diselamatkan

🇺🇦 врятований

🇵🇱 ocalony

🇯🇵 救われた

🇫🇷 sauvé

🇪🇸 salvado

🇹🇷 kurtarılan

🇰🇷 구조된

🇸🇦 منقذ

🇨🇿 zachráněný

🇸🇰 zachránený

🇨🇳 拯救的

🇸🇮 rešen

🇮🇸 bjargað

🇰🇿 құтқарылған

🇬🇪 გადარჩენილი

🇦🇿 xilas olunmuş

🇲🇽 salvado

Etymology

The word 'salve' originates from the Old English 'salfa,' which is derived from the Latin 'salvum,' meaning 'to save' or 'to keep safe.' This evolution reflects the word's connection to healing and protection. Historically, salves were physical ointments used for medicinal purposes, often comprising natural ingredients to aid in wound care. Over time, the term expanded its usage to include not only physical healing but also psychological relief, becoming a metaphorical expression in literature and speech. The transition of 'salve' from a noun to a verb in its modern form stemmed from a growing understanding of the need to address not just physical ailments, but emotional distress as well, highlighting the comprehensive nature of healing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,581 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.