hale

/hˈe‍ɪl/

/ˈheɪɫ/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to hale

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

synonyms : coerce

force

pressure

squeeze

draw slowly or heavily

synonyms : cart

drag

haul

Hale

[NOUN]

prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

synonyms : Edward Everett Hale

United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

synonyms : George Ellery Hale

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

synonyms : Nathan Hale

hale

[ADJECTIVE]

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

synonyms : whole

Examples

1. Despite his age, Grandpa Joe is hale and hearty, waking up early every morning for his daily jog and enjoying an active lifestyle.

2. The team's star player returned to the field, hale and hearty, after recovering from an injury, scoring a winning goal in the championship match.

3. - Hale, wait!

4. were hale.

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