cradled

Meanings

• To hold or support something gently, typically by cradling it in one's arms.

  - "She cradled the baby in her arms."
  - "The injured bird was cradled in his hands."
  - "He cradled the glass of water to his lips."

• To move something gently from side to side, as if holding it in one's arms.

  - "The fisherman cradled his fishing line in his hand."
  - "She cradled the dying flower in her hands, trying to revive it."
  - "The coach cradled the trophy in his arms, savoring the victory."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cradled
cradle , stable , table , grapple , crabble , clawful

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Homophones

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1. cradled
   

2. cradles
   

3. cradling
   

4. cradle-made
   

5. cradle-rocking
   

6. cradle-to-grave
   

7. cradle-snake
   

8. cradle-to-cradle
   

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Variants

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cradle , cradled , cradles , cradling

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Forms

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The verb form of 'cradle' is 'cradle' itself, which means 'to hold or support something gently, typically by cradling it in one's arms'. The past tense and past participle forms of 'cradle' are 'cradled' and 'cradled' respectively.

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'cradol' meaning 'cradle'.

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1. Cradle to Grave: A socio-political concept that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, which emphasizes the responsibility of society and the government to ensure the well-being and care of its citizens from the cradle to the grave. This concept is often associated with the welfare state and the provision of social services such as healthcare, education, housing, and social security.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the term 'cradled' is used to describe objects, situations, or experiences that are protected, nurtured, or cared for. This term is often used in reference to infants, who are cradled in their mothers' arms or placed in cradles or bassinets for safekeeping and care.

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