alimẽˈtaʁ
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Translation
to feed, to nourish
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Word origin
From Latin alimentare, from alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alimentare
- English cognates
- aliment, alimony
Grammar
Examples
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The animals need to be fed twice a day.
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She feeds the baby with great tenderness.
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The parents work hard to feed the family.
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alimentar: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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