verb
nourish
NUHR-ihsh
verb
1
To feed something so it grows and stays healthy.
"A balanced diet nourishes both body and mind."
"Rich soil nourishes the roots of the vines."
2
To encourage or support a feeling, idea, or relationship over time.
"Their friendship was nourished by years of shared holidays."
How to Use Nourish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo feed or support something so it can grow or thrive.
Common pairings
nourish the body
nourish a relationship
nourish the soil
Word Forms
nourished past tense, nourishes plural, nourishes singular
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Etymology
From Old French nourir, from Latin nutrire, "to suckle, feed, cherish."