Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Doctor.
How to pronounce doctor:
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Doctor - as a noun
A licensed medical practitioner
Example: "I felt so bad i went to see my doctor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doc6dr.mdmedico11physician19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical manmedical practitionerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abortionist13allergist10angiologistextern13
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medical externgastroenterologistgeneral practitionergphakeem15hakim14house physicianresident9resident physicianhouseman13intern6interne7medical internprimary care physicianquack20medical specialistspecialist14operating surgeonsawbones13surgeon8vet6veterinarian15veterinary16veterinary surgeon
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(roman catholic church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
Example: "The doctors of the church greatly influenced christian thought down to the late middle ages"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doctor of the churchChildren take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office
Example: "The children explored each other's bodies by playing the game of doctor"
A person who holds ph.d. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution
Example: "She is a doctor of philosophy in physics"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dr.Doctor - as a verb
Alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
Example: "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doctor upsophisticate19Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example: "She repaired her tv set"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bushel11fix13furbish upmend7repair8restore7touch onHypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My sister wants to be a doctor when she grows up."
"The doctor advised me to rest and stay hydrated."
"The doctor examined my throat and prescribed antibiotics."
"I have an appointment with the doctor this afternoon."
"The doctor specializes in pediatrics."
Word Game Points
Is DOCTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, doctor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DOCTOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DOCTOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, doctor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDOCTOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DOCTOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, doctor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDOCTOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
