fasting

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of abstaining from food, especially for religious or health reasons.

  - "She is observing a 30-day fast for religious reasons."
  - "The doctor recommended a 12-hour fast before the surgery."

• Verb

  To refrain from eating for a certain period.

  - "He fasts every Monday."
  - "We will fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fasting
chaste , taste , waste

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Variants

List of all variants of fasting that leads to same result
fast , fasted , fasting , fasts

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Etymology

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Old English 'feasten' - to keep a festival, to celebrate. The term 'fasting' comes from the fact that during periods of abstinence, one is not feasting.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded fast was by a monk named Lazarus of Bethlehem, who fasted for 365 consecutive days.

2. During World War II, the Dutch Resistance used the term 'going black' to refer to going without food, as in 'the lights are out, we're going black.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Intermittent Fasting: A dietary regimen that cycles between periods of eating and periods of fasting. It has gained popularity as a weight loss and health strategy.

2. Juice Fasting: A form of fasting where one consumes only fruit and vegetable juices for an extended period. It is believed to provide numerous health benefits.

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Culture

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Fasting is a significant practice in many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. It is used for various reasons, such as spiritual growth, penance, and purification. Fasting has been a popular theme in literature, art, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "fasting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself abstaining from food.
   - Visualize the feeling of not eating for an extended period.
   - Picture yourself observing a religious fast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fasting' with the act of abstaining from food.
   - Link it to spiritual growth or religious practices.
   - Connect it to the idea of self-discipline.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: F - Abstaining from food, T - For religious or health reasons.
   - Use a rhyme to remember the word: 'Fast, and your body will last.'

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