breastfeed

/ˈbrɛstfid/
/ˈbrɛstfid/
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Other forms: breastfeeding

Definitions of breastfeed
  1. verb
    give suck to
    synonyms: give suck, lactate, nurse, suck, suckle, wet-nurse
    suck
    draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
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    antonyms:
    bottlefeed
    feed (infants) with a bottle
    type of:
    feed, give
    give food to
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbrɛstfid/
UK
/ˈbrɛstfid/
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