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alere — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nourish verb To feed something so it grows and stays healthy.

Senses

alere is used for these senses in English:

  • nourish (transitive) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.

nourish — full definition

  1. verb To feed something so it grows and stays healthy.
  2. verb To encourage or support a feeling, idea, or relationship over time.

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