/alimenˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to feed, to nourish
Word origin
From Latin alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish, to feed').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alimentum
- English cognates
- aliment, alimony
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
irnos.
We have to feed the animals before we leave.
dieta .
A good diet helps to nourish the body and the mind.
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The mother feeds her baby every three hours.
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Bears feed on fish and fruit.
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What do you feed your dog?
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