MEAL Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word meal. (close relations)
meals
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| repast | nounn | |||||
noun • the food served and eaten at one time | ||||||
| bite | verbv | |||||
noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting to | ||||||
| chow | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • informal terms for a meal • the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism • breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China | ||||||
| collation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a light informal meal • assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence • careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement | ||||||
| fare | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an agenda of things to do • the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance • a paying (taxi) passenger • the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed verb • proceed or get along • eat well | ||||||
| feast | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a ceremonial dinner party for many people • something experienced with great delight • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • an elaborate party (often outdoors) verb • partake in a feast or banquet • provide a feast or banquet for • gratify | ||||||
| food | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue • any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment • anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking | ||||||
| nourishment | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of nourishing | ||||||
| provender | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • food for domestic livestock • a stock or supply of foods | ||||||
| refreshment | nounn | |||||
noun • snacks and drinks served as a light meal • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||||||
| repose | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • a disposition free from stress or emotion verb • put or confide something in a person or thing • be inherent or innate in • lie when dead • lean in a comfortable resting position • put in a horizontal position • to put something (eg trust) in something | ||||||
| spread | verbv | |||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures • farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) • a haphazard distribution in all directions • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • two facing pages of a book or other publication • the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) • decorative cover for a bed • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time adjective satellite • distributed or spread over a considerable extent • prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out • fully extended in width verb • distribute or disperse widely • become distributed or widespread • spread across or over • spread out or open from a closed or folded state • cause to become widely known • become widely known and passed on • strew or distribute over an area • move outward • cover by spreading something over • distribute over a surface in a layer | ||||||
| sustenance | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the financial means whereby one lives • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||
| victuals | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods • a source of materials to nourish the body • any substance that can be used as food | ||||||
| victualing | verbv | |||||
verb • To provide with food; to provision. • To lay in food supplies. • To eat. | ||||||