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To treat someone medically, as a doctor would
“You should doctor your wounds with antiseptic cream.”
To alter or manipulate, especially with the intention to deceive
“Meme makers would regularly doctor images of the presidential candidate to humorous effect.”
To make or adapt for a particular purpose or person
“You may have to doctor your speech slightly based on your audience.”
To alter the content of food or drink by adding ingredients
“We do not doctor the food served at our establishment with unnecessary preservatives or additives.”
To fix or repair something
“He would doctor old watches in his spare time as a hobby.”
Plural for a specialist in healing or medicine
“Do not stop the treatment without consulting your doctor.”
Plural for a veterinary surgeon
“I need to bring my poor, sick dog to the doctor.”
Plural for a person who has attained an academic doctorate
“Simpson was a doctor in the field of mechanical engineering who graduated from the local Institute of Technology.”
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