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nourish

/ˈnɜːr.ɪʃ/
nour · ish
Adverb:nourishingly
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Adjective:nourishing
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Past Simple:nourished
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Past Participle:nourished
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Present Participle:nourishing
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nourish Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Example

"Rich volcanic soil and regular rainfall nourish the vineyards throughout the growing season."

2

To keep a feeling, belief, or hope in one's mind for a long time, allowing it to grow and develop.

Example

"For years, she continued to nourish the hope of returning to her childhood home."

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• Rhymes for nourish

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English norischen, borrowed from Old French noriss- (the extended stem of norrir, meaning 'to feed or bring up'), which derives from Latin nutrire ('to suckle, feed, or foster').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nourish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nourish
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