mothered

verb

Definition of motherednext
past tense of mother
1
as in had
to bring forth from the womb I hope to mother at least one child

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2
as in nursed
to attend to the needs and comforts of mothered the patients with chicken soup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mothered
  1. had
  2. produced
  3. treated
  4. delivered
  5. healed
Verb
  • Brandon Hagel had an empty-netter, and Anthony Cirelli and Victor Hedman collected two assists apiece.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of had
Verb
  • Neither win produced widespread acclaim because both Claggett and Ortiz were viewed as less-than-challenging opposition.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cobra Kai is written and executive produced by Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of produced
Verb
  • We've also been treated to some exceptional whiskies from all corners of the globe, from Irish pot still to Korean whisky, showcasing the incredible diversity in the world of whisky.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of treated
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  • Barrett delivered a strong performance, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists on 7-of-13 shooting, but watched a large chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivered
Verb
  • Several months later, my dermatologist performed a laser surgery around my underarms, and that finally healed the HS in that part of my body.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Herbert needs to be completely healed or healed enough for the Chargers to make a ddeepplayoff run.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of healed
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mother country

mothered

motherhood

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