salve
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Anything that remedies or heals or soothes.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sahvIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɑv
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Anything that remedies or heals or soothes
“He needed a salve for his conscience.”
Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
verb
transitive
To calm or assuage.
To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good.
To heal by applications or medicaments; to apply salve to; to anoint.
Apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
transitive
To say "salve" to; to greet; to salute.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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- “He needed a salve for his conscience.”noun
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Word family
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The act of delivering from sin or saving from evil.
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A salve containing menthol.
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