Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cured
verb
/kjʊrd/
Definition
To have repaired or restored something to a healthy or usable state, often through treatments or processes.
Examples
- He cured the meat using salt and spices for preservation.
- The doctor cured the patient of her illness with the right treatment.
- They cured the leather to make it more durable.
Meaning
Cured generally refers to the process of making something healthy again, or it can refer to preserving food through various methods.
Synonyms
- healed
- treated
- restored
- preserved
