beslemek

Etymology
From, from an older root bésle-. Related to besin ("food").

Verb

 * 1) to feed, to nourish.
 * bu krem ellerimi besliyor - this cream nourishes my hands.
 * 1) to have a pet.
 * köpek besliyorum - I have a dog (lit. I am feeding a dog)
 * 1) to ensure someone food.
 * 2) to add, to strengthen
 * ateşi kuru odunla besledik - (lit.) we fed the fire with dry woods
 * 1) to make an emotional feeling live in one's heart.
 * ona beslediğim aşktan kurtulamıyorum - I cannot get rid of the love that I feel for him/her.
 * 1) to support someone financially.