Nursed: meaning, definitions and examples

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nursed

 

[ nɜrst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

care, support

The term 'nursed' refers to the act of caring for someone who is ill or injured. This can involve providing medical care, emotional support, and daily needs. It can also refer to the act of breastfeeding an infant. The concept emphasizes nurturing and the responsibilities involved in looking after another individual’s health and well-being.

Synonyms

attended, cared for, supported, tended

Examples of usage

  • She nursed her mother back to health.
  • He nursed the baby every night.
  • The doctor nursed the patient through a tough recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "nursed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nutrido

🇮🇳 पालित

🇩🇪 gepflegt

🇮🇩 dirawat

🇺🇦 доглянутий

🇵🇱 pielęgnowany

🇯🇵 看護された

🇫🇷 nourri

🇪🇸 nutrido

🇹🇷 beslenmiş

🇰🇷 돌보아진

🇸🇦 مُعَالَج

🇨🇿 pečovaný

🇸🇰 opatrovaný

🇨🇳 喂养的

🇸🇮 nahranjen

🇮🇸 hjúkrandi

🇰🇿 тәрбиеленген

🇬🇪 გასაზრდელი

🇦🇿 baxılmış

🇲🇽 nutrido

Etymology

The word 'nurse' comes from the Latin 'nutrix', which means 'to nourish'. In Middle English, it transformed to 'nourice', which referred to a woman who suckles an infant. Over time, the meaning broadened from simply breastfeeding to encompass all forms of care, especially for the sick or vulnerable. The use of 'nursed' specifically denotes the action of performing care, whether it is health-related or emotional support. As society evolved, so did the formal recognition of nursing as a profession, culminating in the establishment of nursing schools and licensing protocols.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,956, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.