nourish

verb

ˈnər-ish How to pronounce nourish (audio)
Definition of nourishnext
1
as in to promote
to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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2
as in to sustain
to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

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3
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education he willingly nourished a child that was not his own

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Recent Examples of nourish Its signature SuperVitamin blend now has five times the vitamins, including niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help repair skin damage, panthenol (vitamin B5) to nourish and replenish moisture, and vitamin C to visibly brighten the complexion over time. — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2026 Together, there’s a balance of fiber, plant protein, heart-healthy fats, and quick and slow energy sources for a snack that satisfies and nourishes the whole body. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 Dietitians outline the simple, everyday foods that nourish your brain and may help protect cognitive health as you age. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
  1. promote
  2. sustain
  3. raise
  4. cultivate
  5. nurture
  6. foster
  7. encourage
  8. satisfy
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  • Such stories, along with the incredible resilience of populations harmed by colonialism, need to be told and understood to promote justice and healing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • While promoting his new show Brothers, McConaughey managed to carve out some spon-con time for his tequila, Pantalones.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • Though the intent is exciting, Arbeloa’s side have so far been unable to capitalise on their own opportunities to make their high-risk strategy look like something that can realistically be sustained.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Its systems target military spacecraft that need sustained electrical power and greater operational flexibility.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustain
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  • My hope is that with so much talk about affordability and economic growth, a voter or two would raise a hand and ask about price controls and credit-card caps.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The injury was raised again during a frantic final 24 hours of the transfer window when Crystal Palace emerged as rival suitors for Fofana.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of raise
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  • Wickersham spent more than a year writing his book and cultivated the background from a sportswriting life spent observing QBs.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The promotion and publicity that larger news organizations can bring to bear is just one consideration, as is an ability to put new content directly in front of a large audience that has already been cultivated.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivate
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  • Although security needs to be nurtured year-round, the High Holidays offer a timely reason to review these best practices and improve the habits that keep our organizations safe in the weeks ahead and throughout the year.
    — Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Steinem has encouraged generations to nurture their relationships and build community.
    — Sara Noelle Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurture
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  • In the area that later became the United States, as many as 600,000 Native Americans were enslaved during this period, with many more stolen from families into the twentieth century through boarding school, fostering, and adoption programs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Order the famous Caesar salad and bananas foster for dinner and a show — both are prepared tableside — and take a peek at the Mob Room, where made men used to do business.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of foster
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  • Bunch said that one of his goals in the head role was to encourage Americans to embrace ambiguity and recognize that America is a complicated, multifaceted nation.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The stated purpose would be to encourage more people to fill out the forms without fear of having their privacy violated.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of encourage
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  • To satisfy its voracity for billions of pages, Anthropic started out by placing mass orders with wholesalers, before turning to individual and secondhand booksellers to help fill in the gaps.
    — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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