Breastfeed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Breastfeed is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.
More Meanings
- An instance of feeding milk to a baby from the breasts; a breastfeeding.
- (chiefly of a baby, intransitive) To nurse, to suck milk from a breast.
Example Sentences
She stopped breastfeeding after a few months.
This is a designated place for mothers to breastfeed their babies.
Avoid using a bottle until confident your baby is breastfeeding effectively.
RIKER: Isn't that gagh? KLAG: Very good. You did some research on our nutritional choices. RIKER: Yes but- it's still moving. KLAG: Gagh is always best when served live. Would you like something easier? RIKER: Easier? KLAG: Yes, if Klingon food is too strong for you, perhaps we could get one of the females to breast feed you.
Word Forms
- breastfeeds
- breastfeeding
- breastfed
- breast feed
- breast-feed
Synonyms for breastfeed
Depending on context, synonyms include boobfeed, suck, suckle, nurse, lactate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suckle, lactate, suck, nurse, breast-feed, lactation.
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