Definition of heal
1 a : to make sound or whole <heal a wound> b : to restore to health
2 a : to cause (an undesirable condition) to be overcome : mend <the troubles … had not been forgotten, but they had been healed — William Power> b : to patch up (a breach or division) <heal a breach between friends>
3 : to restore to original purity or integrity <healed of sin>
: to return to a sound state
Examples of heal in a sentence
You've got to give the injury time to heal.
After the divorce, he needed some time to heal.
The ointment will help heal the wound.
Origin and Etymology of heal
Middle English helen, from Old English hǣlan; akin to Old High German heilen to heal, Old English hāl whole — more at whole
First Known Use: before 12th century
HEAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of heal for English Language Learners
: to become healthy or well again
: to make (someone or something) healthy or well again
HEAL Defined for Kids
Definition of heal for Students
: to make or become healthy or well again <The cut healed slowly.>
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