nourish
verb (used with object)
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
nourished
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past participleof nourish.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof nourish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
nourishverb (used with object)to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
Example Sentences
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In 1900, 41% of American workers farmed; by 2000, fewer than 2% did, and the population was richer and better nourished and lived longer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
From being a child I was what you would call "well nourished".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
People in your life should make you feel safe, nourished and valued.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
The first step is recognizing — and really believing — that repetition is often what allows people to stay nourished when energy, money, time or curiosity are in short supply.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
“To be a Queen Mother, one makes a pact with Mother Earth. They serve the world and all that is nourished by her—and in return, their families are blessed.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
