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mothered

 

[ ˈmʌðərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

parenting role

The term 'mothered' refers to the action of caring for, nurturing, or raising someone in a manner associated with a mother. This can include providing emotional support, guidance, and protection. 'Mothering' conveys a sense of warmth, affection, and responsibility that is traditionally attributed to maternal figures. It often implies a selfless dedication to the well-being and development of the individual being cared for.

Synonyms

cared for, nurtured, raised, supported

Examples of usage

  • She mothered her younger siblings after their parents' divorce.
  • He felt mothered by his grandmother during difficult times.
  • The community mothered the lost children after the disaster.

Translations

Translations of the word "mothered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maternidade

🇮🇳 माँ की तरह व्यवहार किया गया

🇩🇪 mutterlich behandelt

🇮🇩 dibesarkan oleh ibu

🇺🇦 материнський

🇵🇱 matczyny

🇯🇵 母親のように扱われた

🇫🇷 maternel

🇪🇸 maternal

🇹🇷 anne gibi davranılmış

🇰🇷 어머니처럼 대우받은

🇸🇦 مثل الأم

🇨🇿 mateřský

🇸🇰 materský

🇨🇳 母性

🇸🇮 materinski

🇮🇸 móðurlegur

🇰🇿 аналық

🇬🇪 დედობრივი

🇦🇿 ana kimi davranılmış

🇲🇽 maternal

Etymology

The word 'mother' originates from the Old English 'mōdor', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'mōdēr' and Proto-Indo-European 'méh₂tēr'. This root is not only common in English but also appears in various languages, indicating its significance and ancient lineage. The act of mothering historically encompassed both biological and social aspects of nurturing offspring. Over time, the meaning evolved, extending beyond mere biological relationships to encompass a broader range of caregiving roles. The verb 'mother' has been used in different forms since the late 15th century, indicating both the physical act of giving birth and the emotional act of upbringing. The term 'mothered' captures an essence of support and selfless dedication associated with maternal figures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,309, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.