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CURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cure.

How to pronounce cure:

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Cure - as a verb

Provide a cure for, make healthy again

Example: "The treatment cured the boy's acne"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring aroundheal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aidhelp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve

Example: "Cure meats"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keeppreserve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make (substances) hard and improve their usability

Example: "Cure resin"

Be or become preserved

Example: "The apricots cure in the sun"

Example Sentences

"He is seeking a cure for his illness."
"The doctor prescribed a cure for the patient's condition."
"There is no known cure for that rare disease."
"She believes in alternative cures rather than conventional medicine."
"The herbal remedy served as a cure for his allergies."
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Word Game Points

Is CURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is CURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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