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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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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

He also emphasized empirical medical evidence over unproven theory, stressed the body’s natural ability to heal, and generally advocated what today we would call holistic medicine, including the use of medicinal herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Sophie said she was happy about this but said it wasn't enough time for her to heal before Nawshowani is released.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

As the story goes, Huber suffered from burns and spent 12 years creating a cream that could help heal his scars, using sea kelp he would harvest off the Pacific coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It could heal the rift between Greek and Roman demigods.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan