HEAL

v. n.

7 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To cover, as a roof, with tiles, slate, lead, or the like. [Obs.]

2.
v.

To make hale, sound, or whole; to cure of a disease, wound, or other derangement; to restore to soundness or health. Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. Matt. viii. 8.

3.
v.

To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound. I will heal their backsliding. Hos. xiv. 4.

4.
v.

To restore to original purity or integrity. Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters. 2 Kings ii. 21.

5.
v.

To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt; as, to heal dissensions.

6.
v.

To grow sound; to return to a sound state; as, the limb heals, or the wound heals; -- sometimes with up or over; as, it will heal up, or over. Those wounds heal ill that men do give themselves. Shak.

7.
n.

Health. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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