English Synonym Finder

heal

Definitions

To become sound or healthy again.

To alleviate or mend a person's distress, emotional pain, or a broken relationship.

Examples

Time is often said to heal all wounds.

The doctor told him that his broken arm would take several weeks to heal properly.

She found that spending time in nature helped to heal her weary spirit.

Synonyms

cure recover mend remedy restore ameliorate convalesce

Antonyms

harm injure worsen damage hurt aggravate exacerbate