cure
Definition
- v. prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve
- v. make (substances) hard and improve their usability
- v. be or become preserved
Word forms
- Past participle
- cured
- Present participle
- curing
- Past tense
- cured
- Third person singular
- cures
Example sentences
n.
The doctor found a new cure for the disease.
vt.
She hopes to cure her friend’s sadness with a fun trip.
vi.
After a few weeks, the wood is cured and ready for use.