Cures — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Cures
Cures (noun)
- spiritual charge, care
- pastoral charge of a parish
- recovery or relief from a disease
- a parish priest
Cures (verb)
- to restore to health, soundness, or normality
- to bring about recovery from
- to deal with in a way that eliminates or rectifies
Cures (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 pastors, abbés
Cures (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 Cures
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cures
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Near Antonyms of Cures
Word Forms of Cures
Origin & Etymology of Cures
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Cures
What does "Cures" mean?
"Cures" 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 "Cures"?
Other words for "Cures" include antidotes, correctives, curatives, rectifiers, remedies, therapeutics, therapies and drugs. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cures" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Cures"?
There are 139 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cures". Common alternatives include antidotes, correctives, curatives, rectifiers, remedies, therapeutics, therapies, drugs, medicaments and medications.
What is the opposite of "Cures"?
Antonyms of "Cures" include lay readers, lectors, laymen, laypeople and seculars. Near antonyms include aggravates, worsens, misdiagnoses and overdiagnoses.
How do you use "Cures" in a sentence?
Examples of "Cures" 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 "Cures" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Cures" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Cures"?
"Cures" is pronounced /ˈkyu̇r/ as a noun and /kyu̇-ˈrā/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Cures"?
"Cures" comes from 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.