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healing

The correct spelling is healing.

How to pronounce healing

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈhiːlɪŋ/

Say it like: Hee-lin-g

The correct spelling is healing. The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves. For example: "This bandage will heal your cut."

Usage Examples

This bandage will heal your cut.

Bandages allow cuts to heal.

to heal dissensions

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.
  2. 2.An act of healing, as by a faith healer.
  3. 3.The psychological process of dealing with a problem or problems.

verb

  1. 1.To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
  2. 2.To become better or healthy again.
  3. 3.To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt.
  4. 4.To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
  5. 5.(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

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