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aliment

/ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

Translations

alimentnoun

aliments

/ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

пища

The doctor recommended a diet of simple aliment to aid digestion.

Врач рекомендовал диету из простой пищи для улучшения пищеварения.

питание

Proper aliment is essential for maintaining good health.

Правильное питание необходимо для поддержания хорошего здоровья.

Additional translations

средство к существованию

Synonyms

alimentverb

alimented

Past Simple

alimented

Past Participle

alimenting

Gerund

/ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

/ˈæl.ə.mənt/

Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to nourish, sustain’

Synonyms

Definitions

alimentnoun

Food; nourishment.

The doctor advised her to consume a balanced diet rich in natural aliment.

Something that nourishes or sustains.

The book served as an intellectual aliment for the curious mind.

In Scots law: an allowance paid for the maintenance or support of a spouse, child, or other dependent.

Under the court order he was obliged to pay a weekly aliment to his ex-wife and children.

alimentverb

To supply with nourishment; to sustain or support.

The intravenous drip was used to aliment the patient during recovery.