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mothered

The correct spelling is mothered.

How to pronounce mothered

verb

IPA: /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)d/

Say it like: Mot-her-ed

The correct spelling is mothered. To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.) For example: "mothered oil / vinegar / wine"

Usage Examples

mothered oil / vinegar / wine

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)
  2. 2.To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.
  3. 3.To cause to contain mother.
  4. 4.(of an alcohol) To develop mother.

adjective

  1. 1.Receiving the care and attention of a mother.
  2. 2.Thick, like mother (film or membrane on fermented liquids); viscid.

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