nourish
[ nur-ish, nuhr- ]
/ ˈnɜr ɪʃ, ˈnʌr- /
verb (used with object)
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad.
to strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community.
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Origin of nourish
synonym study for nourish
1. See nurse.
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British Dictionary definitions for nourish
nourish
/ (ˈnʌrɪʃ) /
verb (tr)
to provide with the materials necessary for life and growth
to support or encourage (an idea, feeling, etc); fosterto nourish resentment
Derived forms of nourish
nourisher, nounnourishing, adjectivenourishingly, adverbWord Origin for nourish
C14: from Old French norir, from Latin nūtrīre to feed, care for
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Medical definitions for nourish
nourish
[ nûr′ĭsh ]
v.
To provide with food or other substances necessary for sustaining life and growth.
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