HEAL Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

heal

verb

ˈhēl

Definition of heal

as in to rehabilitate

to restore to a healthy condition a low-fat vegetarian diet, moderate exercise, and stress management help heal a diseased heart heal the sick

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as in to recover

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness most of the soldiers could go home while they were still healing from their wounds

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as in to cure

to bring about recovery from time heals all wounds, even those of the heart

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Recent Examples of heal The Bachelor Nation personality showed off how the scar on the top of his head is healing, including progression pictures from post-surgery and after the staples were removed. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 In doing so, this could help both communities heal and ultimately lead to better relationships. — Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Each obituary reopened a wound that had never completely healed. — Raja Flores, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026 So did Boone, who noted that baseball helped the city heal from wounds that can still be felt to this day. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heal

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Veterans groups and advocates who shaped the 2016 draft plan contend the housing was tacked on to allow the VA to avoid the cost of rehabilitating the building.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The crash ultimately brought Dowdell to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which specializes in treating and rehabilitating people with spinal cord and brain injuries.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Monday in a post on X that the Polish army recovered what was believed to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jaroslawiec.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
As of Monday, the island was still recovering, with electricity restored to about 82% of customers, according to Kaua'i County officials.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of recover

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Breakfast is particularly impressive, with fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, local yoghurts, eggs cooked to order and regional cheeses and cured meats.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
The molds are made from platinum-cured, FDA food-grade silicone that’s free of BPA, lead, PVC, and phthalates for peace of mind.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cure

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New York Yankees fans spent the last three months convincing themselves that Aaron Judge riding in like the White Knight was going to fix every single problem in the Bronx.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
North Carolina Bobby Petrino has fixed all the offensive ills.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fix

Verb

The company says this could improve system visibility while reducing downtime, warranty exposure, and costs associated with maintenance and battery augmentation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
State agencies want to improve access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

Safety and crowding concerns will continue to plague the uptown jail when Jail North reopens to alleviate conditions, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warned late Friday.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Major studies show that meditation can alleviate anxiety and depression—at least about as well as the antidepressant Lexapro can, but without the cost and with fewer side effects.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviate

Verb

On an average day, a primary care pediatrician cycles through room after room treating anything from an allergic reaction, to a fever, to conducting a routine school physical.

— Roshan N. Bransden, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Beneath the armor and beyond the crowds, Greengrass’ epic hinges on the moment when people long treated as expendable begin to act on their claim to dignity and agency.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

Verb

It’s also loaded with ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that cultivate a youthful look while remedying the common signs of aging.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Dealers will have to update the software that governs the system to remedy the issue.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026

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