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Fasted

Verb / ˈfæstɪd / Another word for fasted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'fasted' is to abstain from eating food for a period of time, often for religious or health reasons.

Synonyms & similar words

fast abstained refrained starved sustained withheld denied deprived

Example sentences

  1. I fasted for twelve hours before my blood test.
  2. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
  3. She fasted for a day to cleanse her body.
  4. My doctor recommended that I fast before the surgery.
  5. He fasted as part of his religious observance.

Quotes

  • "Fasting is the greatest remedy, the physician within." - Paracelsus
  • "Fasting is a shield with which a servant protects himself from the fire." - Prophet Muhammad
  • "The best of all medicines is resting and fasting." - Benjamin Franklin

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