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Meaning of nursed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nursed

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

    Example: She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy.

  2. To breastfeed: to be fed at the breast.

  3. To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.

    Example: She nursed him back to health.

  4. To treat kindly and with extra care

    Example: She nursed the rosebush and that season it bloomed.