Cool MateMeaning of Heal
In simple words: To make someone or something better after illness or injury.
Heal in a sentence
- It took a long time for the wounds to heal.
- The cut healed up without leaving a scar.
- This will help to heal your cuts and scratches.
- It was a chance to **heal the wounds** in the party *(= to repair the damage that had been done)*.
- the story of Jesus healing ten lepers of their disease
- I felt healed by his love.
- She was never able to heal the rift between herself and her father.
- The breach between them never really healed.
How to use Heal
Use 'heal' when talking about recovery from injury or emotional pain. Avoid using it informally or in casual contexts where 'fix' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
heal + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'healer' — someone who makes things better.
Related words
Collocations with Heal
Common mistakes with Heal
- Confusing with 'heal' vs 'heal up' - 'heal up' is more informal.
- Using 'heal' intransitively without an object when it should be 'heals'.
- Mixing it up with 'cure'—'cure' is more about diseases.
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Heal in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يشفي, يلتئم
أن تجعل شخصًا أو شيئًا أفضل بعد المرض أو الإصابة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুস্থ হওয়া, সারানো
অসুস্থতা বা আঘাতের পর কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে ভালো করে তোলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Heilen, Verheilen
Jemanden oder etwas nach Krankheit oder Verletzung besser machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Sanar, Curar
Ponerse bien o hacer que alguien o algo se ponga bien después de una enfermedad o herida.
- Persianفارسی
بهبود یافتن، درمان کردن
بهتر کردن حال کسی یا چیزی بعد از بیماری یا آسیبدیدگی.
- FrenchFrançais
Guérir
Remettre quelqu'un ou quelque chose en état après une maladie ou une blessure.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ठीक होना, भरना
बीमारी या चोट के बाद किसी को या किसी चीज़ को बेहतर बनाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Guarire, Sanare
Far stare meglio qualcuno o qualcosa dopo una malattia o un infortunio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Curar, sarar
Fazer alguém ou algo ficar melhor depois de uma doença ou machucado.
- RussianРусский
Заживать, исцелять
Сделать кого-то или что-то лучше после болезни или травмы.
- Urduاردو
صحت یاب ہونا، شفا دینا
کسی بیماری یا چوٹ کے بعد کسی شخص یا چیز کو بہتر بنانا۔
- Chinese中文
Heal
让生病或受伤的人或事物好起来。
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Frequently asked questions about Heal
What does Heal mean?
To make someone or something better after illness or injury.
What is the definition of Heal?
to become healthy again; to make something healthy again
How do you use Heal in a sentence?
It took a long time for the wounds to heal.
Can you give another example of Heal?
The cut healed up without leaving a scar.
What are synonyms for Heal?
Common alternatives include recover, mend, restore, soothe, rectify.
What is the opposite of Heal?
Opposite meanings include injure, harm, worsen.
What words go with Heal?
It commonly pairs with completely, fully, properly.
What are common mistakes when using Heal?
Confusing with 'heal' vs 'heal up' - 'heal up' is more informal. Using 'heal' intransitively without an object when it should be 'heals'. Mixing it up with 'cure'—'cure' is more about diseases.
How do you pronounce Heal?
US: /["/hiːl/","/hiːlz/","/hiːld/","/ˈhiːlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/hiːl/","/hiːlz/","/hiːld/","/ˈhiːlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Heal?
Use 'heal' when talking about recovery from injury or emotional pain. Avoid using it informally or in casual contexts where 'fix' might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Heal?
"Heal" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.