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
Examples of nourish in a Sentence
Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.
a friendship nourished by trust
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Up to 24 hours of hydration, a noticeable boost in shine, and strands that feel nourished—not weighed down—even after just one wash.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Here, olive and sunflower oils nourish the skin, preventing it from feeling stripped, while rosehip imparts a radiant glow—skin feels softer and calmer after each use.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 July 2025
While my exact pick is currently out of stock, this body lotion from the brand will also nourish the skin just as well.
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Just a few capfuls of this creamy blend transform plain water into a skin-softening soak, thanks to nourishing milk proteins, oat extract, and Japanese camellia oil.
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Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Here, olive and sunflower oils nourish the skin, preventing it from feeling stripped, while rosehip imparts a radiant glow—skin feels softer and calmer after each use.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 July 2025
While my exact pick is currently out of stock, this body lotion from the brand will also nourish the skin just as well.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 July 2025
Just a few capfuls of this creamy blend transform plain water into a skin-softening soak, thanks to nourishing milk proteins, oat extract, and Japanese camellia oil.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nourish
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourish. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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