verbπShareTo give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)"The hen is mothering chicks this spring. "familyphysiologybiologyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture."After Maria's accident, her friends were mothering her, bringing her food and helping with chores. "familyhumanactionChat 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 winemaker carefully monitored the grapes to ensure the yeast mothering process happened correctly. "drinkfoodchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe nurturing of a child by its mother."The success of her daughter in school is a testament to her loving mothering. "familyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe protective behaviour of a mother towards her child."The kitten, separated from its mother, was desperate for mothering and mewed pitifully. "familyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother."Her constant mothering of her younger brother, even at college, was both endearing and a little overwhelming. "familyhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).""Every year, our family makes time for mothering, driving back to my grandmother's house for a weekend visit." "familyculturereligiontraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
