Meaning & use
Succoured
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Gave help, comfort, or relief to someone in distress or need.
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Villagers succoured the shipwrecked sailors with food, blankets, and shelter.
The charity has succoured thousands of refugees since the crisis began.
A note on using this word
"Succoured" is the British spelling; Americans typically write "succored." The noun "succour" shares the Latin root "succurrere," meaning "to run to help."
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