mothering

Meanings

• verb

  The act of caring for a child or children.

  - "She is an excellent mother, always taking care of her children."
  - "My mother was always there for me when I was sick."

• noun

  The nurturing and protecting of something or someone.

  - "The hen is mothering her chicks."
  - "The company is mothering a new product line."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mothering
nurturing , enduring , curing , heuring

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Variants

List of all variants of mothering that leads to same result
mother , mothered , mothering , mothers , Mothering Sunday

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Etymology

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The word 'mothering' comes from the Old English word 'mǣthergean' which means 'to take care of, nurture'.

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Trivia

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1. Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor mothers and motherhood.

2. A mother's love is often described as being unconditional.

3. The term 'mother' comes from the Old English word 'mǣther', which means 'woman' or 'female'.

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Related Concepts

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1. parenting: The act of raising a child or children. Mothering is a form of parenting.

2. nurturing: The act of caring for and protecting something or someone, often used interchangeably with mothering.

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Culture

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Mothering is a fundamental aspect of human life and has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music throughout history. In literature, mothering is often portrayed as a symbol of love, care, and nurturing. In art, mothering is depicted in various forms, such as the Madonna and Child, which represents the bond between a mother and her child. In music, mothering is a common theme in many songs, particularly those about love and family.

How to Memorize "mothering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a mother caring for her child. Imagine the mother holding her baby, feeding it, and comforting it when it cries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mothering' with the image of a mother and child. Think of the warmth, love, and care that a mother provides to her child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mother loves her child' to remember the meaning of mothering.

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