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cradled

/ˈkreɪ.dld/

Translations

cradleverb

cradled

Past Simple

cradled

Past Simple

cradled

Past Participle

cradling

Gerund

/ˈkreɪ.dl̩/

bercerSens affectif ou protecteur.

She cradled the newborn baby in her arms.

Elle a bercé le nouveau-né dans ses bras.

Additional translations

calerSens concret : maintenir ou soutenir en position.

faire naîtreSens figuré : favoriser les débuts ou le développement initial.

Synonyms

care for

cradleverb

To hold gently and protectively.

She cradled the newborn baby in her arms.

To support or rest something in a particular position.

He cradled the phone between his shoulder and ear while typing.

To nurture or foster something during its early stages.

The organization cradled the project until it was ready to launch.