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Vocabulary Entry
brooder
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or animal that nurtures and cares for young.
Example Sentences
"The brooder kept a close watch over the chicks in the pen."
"In nature, a brooder often provides warmth and protection to their offspring."
"She admired the brooder's dedication to her young when she saw her feeding them."
V
verb
To think deeply or worry persistently about something.
Example Sentences
"He tended to brooder over his past mistakes, making it hard for him to move on."
"Instead of enjoying the moment, she would often brooder about future uncertainties."
"After the meeting, he couldn't help but brooder over the feedback he received."