Synonyms of nourishes

nourishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of nourish

1

as in promotes

to help the growth or development of

wanted to nourish her students' love of art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• encourages
• cultivates
• nurtures
• fosters
• furthers
• advances
• supports
• forwards
• incubates
• assists
• endorses
• nurses
• advocates
• upholds
• underwrites
• aids
• subsidizes
• finances
• endows
• backs
• champions
• advertises
• funds
• works (for)
• stakes
• boosts
• patronizes
• campaigns (for)
• abets
• publicizes
• plugs
• touts
• agitates (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibits
• prevents
• hinders
• discourages
• prohibits
• frustrates
• forbids
• opposes
• enjoins
• proscribes
• contends (with)
• counters
• combats
• bans
• bars
• suppresses
• outlaws
• stifles
• represses
• subdues
• fights
• squashes
• impedes
• obstructs
• halts
• battles
• retards
• interdicts
• checks
• arrests
• interferes (with)
• squelches
• encumbers
• hobbles
• snuffs (out)
• fetters
• shackles
• manacles

2

as in sustains

to supply with nourishment

we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustains
• nurtures
• satisfies
• feeds
• replenishes
• fills
• satiates
• suckles
• fortifies
• caters
• strengthens
• sates
• cloys
• provisions
• surfeits
• nurses
• boards
• victuals

3

as in nurtures

to bring to maturity through care and education

he willingly nourished a child that was not his own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nurtures
• raises
• fosters
• breeds
• promotes
• teaches
• cultivates
• educates
• feeds
• brings up
• nurses
• fathers
• rears
• watches
• mothers
• schools
• attends
• ministers (to)
• cradles
• instructs
• supplies
• enlightens
• provides (for)
• furthers
• leads
• prepares
• edifies
• minds
• cares (for)
• trains
• indoctrinates
• guides
• disciplines
• shows
• directs
• mentors
• advances
• tutors
• forwards
• shepherds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abuses
• mistreats
• ignores
• neglects
• maltreats
• hurts
• injures
• harms
• ill-treats
• mishandles
• ill-uses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nourishes

While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

One robust offering comes from Virtue Labs, which nourishes the scalp and addresses thinning hair. — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 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

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

The ritual concludes with an intensive moisturizing application that seals hydration, nourishes the skin, and leaves it soft, luminous, and ready for days under the Caribbean sun. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026