nourish
verb (used with object)
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
nourishes
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present tense formof nourish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A rich stew of influences nourishes his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
It’s taking up space that could be used for food you actually want to eat — food that nourishes you, that doesn’t make you wince a little every time you see it.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
Ammonium not only helps these bacteria thrive but also nourishes algae and, by extension, the creatures that depend on them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
Her book is an invitation to ask what nourishes us?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
“To nourish the falcon. And the falcon then nourishes man. And, eventually, man will nourish your sands, where the game will once again flourish. That’s how the world goes.”
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
