Suckles is a verb that refers to the act of a young animal drawing milk from its mother's breast. Synonyms for this word would include nursed, fed, suckled, suckled, and breastfed. All of these verbs signify the same action of a baby animal consuming milk from its mother. Other related words include lactated, given milk and suckling, which is a noun form of the verb suckles. These words are commonly used in veterinary and animal husbandry fields, as they describe vital processes for a young animal's growth and development.