Cure ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Cure ( verb )

1. To restore to health or soundness.
2. To relieve of a problem or ailment.
3. To preserve food by drying, salting, or smoking.
4. To change or improve something fundamentally.
5. To make an action or habit permanent through repetition.

Origin:

Middle english curen, from old french curar, from latin curare, from cura ("car.e")

Examples:

1. The medicine cured her of the illness.
2. The therapy cured him of his anxiety.
3. The salmon was cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill.
4. He hoped that a change in his diet would cure his headaches.
5. Practice makes perfect and can cure bad habits.

(As a noun)

Cure ( noun )

1. To restore to health or soundness.
2. To relieve of a problem or ailment.
3. To preserve food by drying, salting, or smoking.
4. To change or improve something fundamentally.
5. To make an action or habit permanent through repetition.

Origin:

Middle english curen, from old french curar, from latin curare, from cura ("car.e")

Examples:

1. The medicine cured her of the illness.
2. The therapy cured him of his anxiety.
3. The salmon was cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill.
4. He hoped that a change in his diet would cure his headaches.
5. Practice makes perfect and can cure bad habits.