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heal

Pronunciation: [hiːl]

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Learn how to use heal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(verb) to make someone or something better after being hurt or sick. When you help a cut or a bruise go away, you are healing it.

Example

The doctor helped to heal my broken arm quickly.

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Without proper care, the injury did not heal properly.

Example

How long will it take for my wound to heal?

Context: “emotional support”

(verb) to become better emotionally after something sad or hurtful happens. When you talk to a friend after a tough time, you might start to heal from your sadness.

Example

She took time to heal after her breakup and felt stronger later.

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Ignoring her feelings did not help her heal at all.

Example

What are some ways I can heal after feeling sad?

How to pronounce heal

Pronunciation: [hiːl]

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