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

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

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