Meaning of the word doctor in English

What does doctor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doctor

US /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/

UK /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/

a person who is qualified to practice medicine

Example:

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The doctor examined the patient carefully.

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She wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

Synonym:

physician medic GP

a person who has been awarded a doctorate

Example:

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She earned her doctor of philosophy degree last year.

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Please address him as Doctor Smith.

Synonym:

PhD academic

to change or falsify something in order to deceive

Example:

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He tried to doctor the accounts to hide the theft.

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Someone must have doctored the evidence.

Synonym:

falsify tamper with manipulate alter rig

to treat or repair something, especially in a makeshift or informal way

Example:

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He managed to doctor the old engine and get it running again.

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Can you doctor up this old chair to make it look better?

Synonym:

mend repair fix patch up

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