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
A free press that deals in facts and promotes diverse viewpoints is the water that nourishes a healthy democracy.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2025
Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see -- but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2024
“That good food grown locally and sustainably nourishes us as people, brings us together as communities and is climate-smart.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
The society has produced and nourishes a psychology which brings out the lowest, most base part of human beings.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
