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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wean' in a Sentence

"To help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother." more

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The rehabilitation program will wean the patient off dependence on painkillers.
They have been weaning the patients off strong pain medications.
Gradually, they sought to wean the patient off the strong pain medication to avoid dependency.
The pediatrician advised parents on how to wean toddlers from pacifiers.

Wean

ween
verbTo help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother.
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Last Updated On: May 16, 2024
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