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Meaning of the word breastfeed in English

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breastfeed

US /ˈbrest.fiːd/
UK /ˈbrest.fiːd/
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Verb

feed (a baby) with milk from the breast.

Example:
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She decided to breastfeed her baby for at least six months.
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It's important to learn the proper techniques to breastfeed comfortably.
Synonym:
nurse suckle
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