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wean

verb

/wiːn/

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

wean off

detach, accustom, disengage, train

nurture, indulge

wean a baby, wean off drugs, wean from habit

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

to give up something valuable for the sake of something else

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing...

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

to dislike intensely or have a strong aversion to

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.