Word
therapy
Meanings
treatment that helps someone deal with mental, emotional, or behavioral problems, often through regular meetings with a trained professional
medical treatment intended to improve a physical condition or help recovery after injury or illness
Definition
Therapy is treatment that helps someone improve a health problem, especially a mental or emotional one.
Therapy is a type of treatment designed to help a person feel better or function better. It often refers to talking with a trained professional to manage stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. It can also mean physical treatment to help the body recover after illness or injury.
Examples
- She started therapy to manage her anxiety.
- After the accident, he needed therapy for his shoulder.
- Therapy helped them communicate better as a couple.
- My doctor recommended therapy along with medication.
Common mistake
Learners often say "make therapy" instead of "have therapy" or "go to therapy."
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