Remedy
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmədiː/
Remedy (noun)
- a medicine or treatment that makes a sick person better
- a way to fix a problem or make something better
- a legal way to fix a wrong or enforce a right
Examples
- The herbal tea was a popular remedy for colds.
- Honey and lemon is a traditional remedy for sore throats.
Common collocations: natural remedy, effective remedy, seek a remedy, propose a remedy, temporary remedy
Remedy (verb)
- to make something better or correct a problem
Examples
- They tried to remedy the situation quickly.
- The doctor can remedy the infection with antibiotics.