Cure and Preparation

Cure

Cure noun - Something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable.

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Preparation and cure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparation" instead a noun "Cure".

Nearby Words: cured, curing, cureless, curable, curability

Preparation noun - The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose.

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Cure and preparation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cure" instead a noun "Preparation".

better	better cure	better preparation
perfect	perfect cure	perfect preparation
standard	standard cure	standard preparation
proper	proper cure	proper preparation
Other adjectives: real, quick, spiritual, apparent, medical.

This makes the computer a far more effective healer than the player, since they can cure injuries instantly and efficiently instead of being forced to wait, or wasting MP curing everybody regardless of full health in preparation for incoming damage.

Source: Video Game / Dragon Quest VIII
He also goes into great detail on the preparation of the herb-cured pork fatback called lardo (an actual Italian delicacy from Colonnata in northern Italy, and yes, they really do cure it in basins made of marble).

Source: Shown Their Work / Literature

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