verbπShareTo give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)"The hen mothered ten chicks this spring. "familyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture."Even though Sarah was new to the team, Maria mothered her, showing her the ropes and making her feel welcome. "familyhumanpersonactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to contain mother."mothered oil / vinegar / wine"familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an alcohol) To develop mother."The old bottle of vinegar had been left untouched for so long that it had significantly mothered. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareReceiving the care and attention of a mother."The rescued kitten, weak and shivering, looked grateful for the mothered attention of the kind woman. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThick, like mother (film or membrane on fermented liquids); viscid."The kombucha had a distinctly mothered texture, thick and almost jelly-like, which meant it was fermenting well. "fooddrinksubstancechemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
