Phrase guide

cure up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cure (someone or something) or to become cured.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, literally, transitive

Examples

  • I took in the sickly cat and cured him up.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To cure (undergo a chemical or physical process for preservation or use) in a particular color or area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

Examples

  • Leaves harvested late will cure up green.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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