doctor

/dˈɒktɐ/

/ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɔktɝ/

Doctor

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

synonyms : doc

children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office

(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching

a person who holds the highest university degree; a Ph.D. holder

synonyms : Dr.

to doctor

MAIN VERB

give medical treatment to

to change something in order to trick people into believing a lie

synonyms : doctor up

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

synonyms : bushel

antonyms : break

to adjust or modify food or a dish, typically by adding or changing ingredients or flavors

Examples

1. Doctors couldn't stop the bleeding.

2. The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine.

3. The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury.

4. The doctor drew a small amount of blood for a routine test.