B2verbhealth
US/kjʊr/
UK/kjʊə/
to make a sick person healthy again, or to end an illness or problem
In context
The doctors cured her of the disease after a year of treatment.
Ginger tea won't cure a cold, but it helps you feel better.
Money alone cannot cure the country's traffic problems.
Words that go with cure
verb + noun
- cure a diseaseScientists hope this drug can cure a disease that affects millions.
- cure cancerThere is still no single drug that can cure cancer.
- cure the problemRestarting the router cured the problem.
verb + preposition
- cure ofThe therapy cured him of his fear of flying.
adverb + verb
- completely curedAfter the operation, she was completely cured.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The doctor cured my disease for me.Correct: The doctor cured me of my disease.