nourished; nourishing; nourishes
2
: to promote the growth of
no occasions to exercise the feelings nor nourish passion—
L. O. Coxe
L. O. Coxenourished soccer as a sport in this country
needed to nourish his spiritual life
nourisher
noun
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Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.
a friendship nourished by trust
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AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet then, its leaves became a lifeline, transforming into dishes that nourished us when nothing else could.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
What Type Of Fertilizer To Use Choose a slow-release or low-nitrogen fertilizer that’s high in potassium to nourish the roots while discouraging new growth as the lawn prepares for winter.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Mascara This do-it-all mascara is designed to define, curl, lengthen, and volumize your lashes, all while pea protein peptides and shea butter work to condition and nourish them.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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nourish
transitive verb
nour·ish
ˈnər-ish, ˈnə-rish 
: to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed
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