Cure — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Cure
Cure (noun)
- spiritual charge, care
- pastoral charge of a parish
- recovery or relief from a disease
- a parish priest
Cure (verb)
- to restore to health, soundness, or normality
- to bring about recovery from
- to deal with in a way that eliminates or rectifies
Cure (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
"a fun hobby is always a good cure for boredom"
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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
"researchers tirelessly working to find a cure for cancer"
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as in pastor, abbé
Cure (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to bring about recovery from
"do you have anything that will cure my headache?"
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to restore to a healthy condition
"the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cure
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cure
Words with the opposite meaning of Cure:
Near Antonyms of Cure
Word Forms of Cure
Origin & Etymology of Cure
Middle English, "attention, effort, care, responsibility, spiritual charge, medical treatment, remedy," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin cūra "care, attention, spiritual charge, treatment, cure," going back to Latin, "worry, care, attention, solicitude, treatment," probably going back to pre-Latin *kwois-ā, derivative of an Indo-European verbal base *kweis- "heed, attend to" (whence Old Irish ad·cí "(s/he) sees," Avestan cōišt "has fixed, determined")
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cure
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 6
- Topics: Body & Health
Words & Phrases Containing Cure
Frequently Asked Questions about Cure
What does "Cure" mean?
"Cure" means spiritual charge, care. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: spiritual charge, care. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Cure"?
Other words for "Cure" include antidote, corrective, curative, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic, therapy and drug. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cure" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Cure"?
There are 139 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cure". Common alternatives include antidote, corrective, curative, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic, therapy, drug, medicament and medication.
What is the opposite of "Cure"?
Antonyms of "Cure" include lay reader, lector, layman, layperson and secular. Near antonyms include aggravate, worsen, misdiagnose and overdiagnose.
How do you use "Cure" in a sentence?
Examples of "Cure" in a sentence: "a fun hobby is always a good cure for boredom"; "researchers tirelessly working to find a cure for cancer"; "do you have anything that will cure my headache?".
Is "Cure" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Cure" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Cure" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Cure" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Cure"?
"Cure" is pronounced /ˈkyu̇r/ as a noun and /kyu̇-ˈrā/ as a noun.