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Definition cure in British English

cure verb

[transitive] verb
/kjʊə(r)/
1

to stop someone from being affected by an illness

Example

It might be several months before she's fully cured.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
1.1

to stop an illness from affecting someone

Example

Many formerly fatal diseases can now be cured.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
2

to control or get rid of a bad habit, feeling, or attitude

Example

Nothing seemed to cure him of his nervousness.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
3

to solve a problem

Example

Better quality control might cure our production problems.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
4

to preserve meat, fish, or other foods by drying them, or by using smoke or salt

Synonyms and related words
bottle can cure
Definition cure in British English