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MEAL Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word meal. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word meal. (close relations)
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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.

Best Hypernyms For MEAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for meal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
nourishment sustenance victuals aliment alimentation diet food foodstuff nutriment nutrition occasion provisions comestibles
Phrases (1)
food product

Alternatives for REPAST

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