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

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2
as in sustains
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 nurtures
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 nourishes 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 L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil A silky oil that nourishes skin while adding a subtle, refined luminosity that never feels sticky. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection. — Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 Prioritize what genuinely nourishes you emotionally and spiritually. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Formulated with ectoin, vitamin E, niacinamide and SPF 30, Sofie Pavitt’s Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen is acne-safe, nongreasy sun care that nourishes the skin. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
  1. promotes
  2. sustains
  3. nurtures
  4. encourages
  5. raises
  6. cultivates
  7. fosters
  8. breeds
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  • Instead of employing the traditional counter-narcotics strategy of eradicating coca, RenHacemos promotes substitution – providing farmers with the means to grow alternative cash crops.
    — Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • The pacing sometimes goes slack, but even when the narrative starts wandering, Simple Town boasts a goofy magnetism that sustains the movie astonishingly well.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
  • At least this time, the voice of my people, deprived of their rights by the zombie state and the American government that sustains it, was heard.
    — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of sustains
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  • An influential alcohol industry, which nurtures deep ties to lawmakers, charitable groups, and consumers, has kept a tight grip on regulation — at the expense of public health.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
  • The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Definition of nurtures
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  • The fish were illegally introduced in the 1970s, so the agency encourages anglers to pursue the game fish and keep their catches.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The European Union has banned AI that encourages dangerous behavior in vulnerable groups like children, and mandated transparency requirements for other chatbots.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • That raises concerns about how organizations secure environments used for model development, testing, and evaluation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • But that usually happens before a company gains substantial traction and raises a significant amount of money.
    — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of raises
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  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • This mutually beneficial relationship strengthens organizational learning, cultivates stronger leaders, and promotes collaborative teams, ultimately positioning companies for long-term success in a rapidly changing world.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • Emotional intelligence and leadership humility help executives to lead with integrity and accountability, which fosters a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • This sentiment fosters your wanderlust vibes to explore and travel.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of fosters
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  • Success breeds overconfidence; overconfidence hardens into presumption; and presumption eventually obscures the actual source of momentum.
    — Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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