Heal
(verb)
- To become sound or healthy again; to cure or restore to health; to make whole or sound.
- To repair or restore (something damaged or broken).
- To restore to a normal or healthy condition; to put back into a former state.
Origin:
Middle english helen, from old english hǣlan; akin to old high german heilōn to heal.
Examples:
- After a week of bedrest, he began to heal from his flu.
- The wound eventually healed and left no scar.
- It took time, but her broken heart eventually healed.
- Healing the broken relationship required forgiveness and effort from both parties.
- Healing the broken economy requires a combination of investment, education, and job creation.