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cure

/kɜː(ɹ)/

noun

Meaning

  • A method, device or medication that restores good health.

  • Act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health after a disease, or to soundness after injury.

  • A solution to a problem.

  • A process of preservation, as by smoking.

  • A process of solidification or gelling.

  • A process whereby a material is caused to form permanent molecular linkages by exposure to chemicals, heat, pressure and/or weathering.

  • Care, heed, or attention.

  • Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate.

  • That which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate.

Synonyms

curacy