NURSE

(noun) a woman who is the custodian of children
synonyms : nanny , nursemaid
The nurse took the twins for a stroll in the park every morning. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
The old lady had a nurse to look after her ever since she was bedridden. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
"He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"
(verb) give suck to
"The wetnurse suckled the infant", "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
synonyms : breastfeed , give suck , lactate , suck , suckle , wet-nurse
(verb) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
"bear a grudge", "entertain interesting notions", "harbor a resentment"
synonyms : entertain , harbor , harbour , hold
Emma nursed a bitter resentment all her life against the man who had left her at the altar. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) treat carefully
"He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon", "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly"
(verb) serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
Pam joined the medical profession as she was devoted to nursing the sick. -added by naila_inlas

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