cure up
The phrase 'cure up' can be used in various contexts, including health, agriculture, and even magical transformations in fiction.
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Definition
B2Health
(informal)To recover from an illness or condition.
Example
- After taking the medication, he started to cure up quickly.
C1Agriculture
(technical)To undergo a process of preservation, often referring to tobacco leaves.
Example
- The tobacco leaves need to cure up properly before they can be used.
B2Fiction
(slang)To undergo a magical transformation or healing.
Example
- In the fantasy game, the character used a spell to cure up and gain new powers.
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