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Definition of nursed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
healthcarecared for by a nurse
- The nursed patient recovered quickly from the surgery..
2.
infantRare breast-fed by a womanRare
- The nursed baby slept peacefully in the crib.
Expressions with nursed
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having been excessively cared for or pampered
He was a wet-nursed adult, always relying on others for help.
Origin of nursed
Latin, nutrire (to nourish)
Terms with nursed included in their meaning
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young child or animal being nursed
Examples of nursed in a sentence
A nursed resident thanked the healthcare staff. The nursed infant was healthy and happy. A nursed child often bonds closely with the mother.
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- French:soigné, allaité, ...
- German:von einer Krankenschwester gepflegt, gestillt, ...
- Italian:assistito da un'infermiera, allattato, ...
- Spanish:cuidado por una enfermera, amamantado, ...
- Portuguese:assistido por enfermeira, amamentado, ...
- Chinese:由护士照顾的, 被哺乳的, ...
- Japanese:看護された, 授乳された, ...
- Arabic:مُرَاعى, مُرْضَع, ...
- Hebrew:מְטֻפָּל, יוֹנֵק, ...
- Russian:ухаживаемый медсестрой, грудной, ...
- Ukrainian:доглянутий медсестрою, грудний, ...
- Hindi:नर्स द्वारा देखभाल किया गया, पोषित, ...
Definition of nurse - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalperson trained to care for the sick
- The nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
2.
childcareDated UK person who takes care of young childrenDated UK
- The nursery hired a nurse to look after the toddlers.
3.
insect colonyTECH. worker insect caring for larvaeTECH.
- The nurse ants tended to the larvae in the colony.
Verb
1.
health caretr./intr. care for the sick or injuredtr./intr.
- She nursed him back to health after the surgery..
2.
breastfeedtr. feed a baby at the breasttr.
- She nursed her baby in the quiet room.
3.
caretr. Dated manage with care and economytr. Dated
- He nursed his savings during tough times.
4.
slow drinkingtr. US drink slowly to make it lasttr. US
- She nursed her coffee all morning.
5.
caretr. foster or nourish growthtr.
- He nursed the plant until it bloomed.
6.
psychologytr. harbour or preserve emotions or thoughtstr.
- He nursed a grudge for years.
Expressions with nurse
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make something last longer by using it carefully
He nursed along his coffee for hours.
woman who breastfeeds another's child
She hired a wet nurse to care for her newborn while she was at work..
care for oneself to recover from a cold
She stayed home to nurse a cold.
help someone recover during illness or a hard time
She nursed him through his long illness.
help someone recover from illness or injury
He nursed the injured bird back to health.
drink slowly over a long period
He decided to nurse a drink while waiting for his friends.
harbor resentment for a long time
He nursed a grudge over the unfair treatment he received.
hold a drink without drinking much
She nursed her drink while chatting with friends.
recover from a difficult experience
He took a vacation to nurse his wounds after the stressful project.
manage and support an enterprise so it survives and improves
They nursed the shop along until sales picked up.
to keep feeling angry about a past wrong
She continued to nurse a grievance against her former boss for years.
to hold onto negative feelings
He nursed a resentment towards his brother after the argument.
secretly nurture a strong desire or goal
He nursed an ambition to write a novel, but never told anyone.
care for one's hurt feelings after embarrassment
He stayed home to nurse his wounded pride after the loss.
carefully manage a business to ensure its survival
She had to nurse the business along during tough times.
allow oneself to feel sorrow over time
He chose to nurse his grief rather than move on quickly.
man who works in the nursing profession
He decided to become a male nurse after college.
nurse working during the night shift
The night nurse checked on the patients every hour.
leader of nursing team in a healthcare facility
The head nurse coordinated the patient care plans.
care for emotional pain caused by a broken heart
She needed time to nurse a broken heart after the breakup.
nurse providing home healthcare in a specific area
The district nurse visited the elderly patient daily.
person trained to care for young children
The nursery nurse played games with the toddlers.
nurse who provides healthcare at patients' homes
The visiting nurse checked on elderly patients daily..
person helping nurses with basic care and medical procedures
The nurse auxiliary helped the patient get dressed.
Origin of nurse
Latin, nutrix (nurse)
Examples of nurse in a sentence
Nurses play a crucial role in patient recovery. The nurse read stories to the children every afternoon. Parents trust the nurse with their children's safety. The nurse bees were busy feeding the young. In the hive, nurse insects play a vital role. The nurse nursed the patient through the night.
He nursed his wounds after the accident. The mother began to nurse her newborn immediately. She found a quiet spot to nurse the infant. She nursed the old car back to life. They nursed the project through its early stages. He nursed his drink through the evening. I decided to nurse my tea during the meeting. The mentor nursed her confidence over several months. Small grants can nurse a local arts scene. She nursed her resentment quietly. He nursed hopes of reconciliation.
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- French:aide-soignant, soigner, ...
- German:Krankenschwester, pflegen, ...
- Italian:infermiera, assistere, ...
- Spanish:enfermera, cuidar, ...
- Portuguese:enfermeira, cuidar, ...
- Chinese:护士, 护理, ...
- Japanese:看護師, 看護する, ...
- Arabic:مُمَرِّض, عَالَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַחוֹת, לִסְעוֹד, ...
- Russian:медсестра, ухаживать, ...
- Ukrainian:медсестра, доглядати, ...
- Hindi:नर्स, देखभाल करना, ...
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