Synonyms: nanny, nurse, nursemaid
Definition: a woman who is the custodian of children
Similar words: keeper
Definition: someone in charge of other people
Usage: am I my brother's keeper?
Similar words: woman, adult female
Definition: an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Usage: the woman kept house while the man hunted
Synonyms: nurse
Definition: one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
Similar words: health care provider, health professional, caregiver, PCP, primary care provider
Definition: a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
Synonyms: nurse
Definition: try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
Usage: He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs
Similar words: treat, care for
Definition: provide treatment for
Usage: The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims; The patient must be treated right away or she will die; Treat the infection with antibiotics
Synonyms: lactate, wet-nurse, breastfeed, suck, suckle, nurse, give suck
Definition: give suck to
Usage: The wetnurse suckled the infant; You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places
Definition: give food to
Usage: Feed the starving children in India; don't give the child this tough meat
Synonyms: entertain, hold, harbor, harbour, nurse
Definition: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Usage: bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions; harbor a resentment
Similar words: feel, experience
Definition: undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
Usage: She felt resentful; He felt regret
Synonyms: nurse
Definition: treat carefully
Usage: He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon; He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly
Similar words: do by, treat, handle
Definition: interact in a certain way
Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently
Synonyms: nurse
Definition: serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
Similar words: care, give care
Definition: provide care for
Usage: The nurse was caring for the wounded