ernähren

Definitions of ernähren
  1. verb
    support oneself
    synonyms: leben
    ausdauern, aushalten, existieren, fortleben, halten, weiterleben, überleben, überstehen
    continue to live through hardship or adversity
  2. verb
    give food to
    synonyms: durchfüttern, füttern, nähren, verfüttern, verköstigen
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    abfüttern
    give fodder (to domesticated animals)
    Zwangsernährung
    feed someone who will not or cannot eat
    stillen, säugen
    give suck to
    injizieren, spritzen
    feed intravenously
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    anbieten, bereitstellen, durchfüttern, eindecken, versorgen
    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  3. verb
    help develop, help grow
    synonyms: pflegen
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    fördern, protegieren
    be a regular customer or client of
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    animieren, ermuntern, ermutigen
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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