has been nourishing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of nourish (3rd person singular).
  nourish

  verb (used with object)

  to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.

Related Words

• cherish
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