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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nourish More of a stat compiler than outright league winner, this scoop of Steel City oatmeal should nourish our rosters, as long as the Pirates remain near the top of MLB's scoring leaderboard. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Adding fiber-rich foods like oats, chia seeds, and berries to meals can nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support regular bowel movements. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 Promote Holistic Well-Being Another way to help your tween or teen embrace their body is to promote holistic wellbeing, or the practice of nourishing the body and mind. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 July 2026 Cleanse, exfoliate and nourish with SPONGELLE's Body Buffers. — ABC News, 14 July 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
Verb
  • Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Officials emphasize this unified approach will create safer roads, sustain wildlife, and potentially lower insurance costs for residents.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Read Tully’s full analysis for his assessment of whether Apple can reclaim—and sustain—a $5 trillion valuation.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • The Athletic put the points raised in this article to United.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • State workers used the forum to raise $9,000 in under three weeks for an Interstate 80 billboard protesting the RTO order.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of raise
Verb
  • Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The couple and their families aside, wedding guests too feel the need to cultivate the perfect wardrobe, spending on several new pieces every season.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of cultivate
Verb
  • Ultimately, leading authentically is a powerful asset, enabling a life aligned with one's vision and building deep trust, beginning with introspection and self-nurturing.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Lassally won two Emmy awards over the years, while discovering and nurturing multiple generations of talent.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of nurture
Verb
  • Each experience is designed to foster both vitality and renewal, allowing guests to engage with the destination through movement while taking in sweeping Pacific views.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • Creating art with food and fostering community with a something-for-everyone vibe sets Madison Social Charcuterie apart, according to owners Emily Begnaud and Alli Kisner.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of foster
Verb
  • Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Michigan relies on supply chains that are heavily integrated with Canada after decades of policies that encouraged reducing bilateral trade barriers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of encourage
Verb
  • Dunphy said there are valid examples of how the Moda renovations could satisfy using the fund.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In the United Kingdom, Rumours alone is not enough to satisfy listeners’ demand.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of satisfy

Browse Nearby Words

nouns
nourish
nourished
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on nourish

Nglish: Translation of nourish for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All