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Dictionary Entry - Heal

Heal

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

IPA: /hiːl/

Definitions

  1. To restore health or make whole again.
  2. To repair or mend an injury, wound, or damage.
  3. To bring about emotional or spiritual recovery.

Usage Examples

  • "The medicine helped to heal his wounds quickly."
  • "Time is needed to heal emotional pain."

Etymology

Derived from Old English "hǣlan," meaning "to cure, save, make whole," from Proto-Germanic *hailijaną, related to "whole" in the sense of completeness.

Synonyms

  • Recover
  • Restore
  • Mend
  • Rejuvenate

Antonyms

  • Injure
  • Harm
  • Damage
  • Worsen

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Sanar /saˈnar/
French Guérir /ɡe.ʁiʁ/
German Heilen /ˈhaɪlən/
Hindi चंगा करना /cangā karnā/
Tamil சுகப்படுத்து /cukappaṭuttu/
Telugu చికిత్స చేయు /cikitsa cēyu/
Japanese 治す /naosu/
Chinese (Mandarin) 治愈 /zhì yù/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /hiːl/
  • American English: /hiːl/

Historical Usage

The word "heal" has been used since Old English times to describe physical and spiritual restoration, often in religious and medicinal contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, healing is not only a physical process but also deeply tied to spirituality, holistic medicine, and emotional well-being.

More Information

The concept of healing is central to many traditions, including herbal medicine, faith healing, and modern medical practices, emphasizing the importance of restoring balance and well-being.

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