nourish
verb (used with object)
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
nourisher
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a word derived from
nourish.
Example Sentences
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The animal is honoured as a selfless nourisher, and the embodiment of the Hindu principle of non-violence.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2016
In many ways Medici was the prototype of the men who created Western civilization, both the embodiment of its ideals and the nourisher of its institutions.
From Time Magazine Archive
The announced theme was Woman, the supreme nourisher of mankind.
From Time Magazine Archive
There are stories of his first production among the gods, and of the first effects of his appearance; he is the nourisher of plants, he gives inspiration to the poet and fervour to prayer.
From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Allan Menzies
She knew that sleep is the chief nourisher in life's feast, and would not withdraw the sacred dish.
From Paul Faber, Surgeon by George MacDonald
