v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Healed p. pr. & vb. n. Healing. ] [ OE. helen, hælen, AS. h&aemacr_;lan, fr. hāl hale, sound, whole; akin to OS. hēlian, D. heelen, G. heilen, Goth. hailjan. See Whole. ] 1. To make hale, sound, or whole; to cure of a disease, wound, or other derangement; to restore to soundness or health. [ 1913 Webster ] Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. Matt. viii. 8. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound. [ 1913 Webster ] I will heal their backsliding. Hos. xiv. 4. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. To restore to original purity or integrity. [ 1913 Webster ] Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters. 2 Kings ii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt; as, to heal dissensions. [ 1913 Webster ] |