NURSE
Scrabble letter values: N1U1R1S1E1 = 5
Definition
- noun one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician).
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children. — synonyms: nanny, nursemaid
- verb try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury.
- verb maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). — synonyms: harbor, harbour, hold, entertain
- verb serve as a nurse.
- verb treat carefully.
- verb give suck to. — synonyms: breastfeed, suckle, suck, wet-nurse, lactate, give_suck
Examples
- “He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs”
- “bear a grudge”
- “entertain interesting notions”