cure

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1.

a remedy or treatment for a disease or illness

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Scientists are still searching for a cure for cancer.
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Rest and fluids are the best cure for a cold.
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to relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition

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The doctor was able to cure her of the rare illness.
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This new drug might cure his chronic pain.
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healremedyrestoretreatmake well
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to preserve (meat, fish, or other food) by salting, drying, or smoking

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The salmon was carefully cured with salt and sugar.
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They used traditional methods to cure the ham.
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