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nourish

[ˈnʌrɪʃ]

nourish Definition

  • 1provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
  • 2keep (a feeling or belief) in one's mind, typically for a long time

Using nourish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nourish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Breast milk is the best way to nourish a baby.

  • Example

    The soil is rich and nourishing.

  • Example

    She nourished the hope of seeing him again.

  • Example

    He nourished a secret ambition to become an actor.

nourish Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for nourish

Idioms Using nourish

  • to keep a feeling of anger or resentment towards someone for a long time

    Example

    She had been nourishing a grudge against her former boss for years.

  • to provide spiritual or emotional sustenance

    Example

    Spending time in nature always nourishes my soul.

  • to keep a dream or aspiration alive by working towards it

    Example

    Despite many setbacks, she continued to nourish her dream of becoming a doctor.

Phrases with nourish

  • a meal that provides a lot of nutrients and energy

    Example

    After a long day of hiking, we enjoyed a nourishing meal of pasta and vegetables.

  • a cream that provides nutrients and moisture to the skin

    Example

    She applied a nourishing cream to her face before going to bed.

  • a relationship that provides emotional support and encouragement

    Example

    Their friendship was a nourishing relationship that helped them both through difficult times.

Origins of nourish

from Old French 'norir', from Latin 'nutrire', meaning 'to feed'

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Summary: nourish in Brief

The verb 'nourish' [ˈnʌrɪʃ] means to provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. It can also refer to keeping a feeling or belief in one's mind for a long time. Examples include 'Breast milk is the best way to nourish a baby.' and 'She nourished a secret ambition to become an actor.' 'Nourish' extends into phrases like 'nourishing meal,' and idioms like 'nourish a grudge,' denoting long-held negative feelings.

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