nourish
verb
, ˈnə-rish\
Definition of nourish
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Synonyms & Antonyms for nourish
Synonyms
advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, incubate, nurse, nurture, promote
Antonyms
discourage, frustrate, hinder, inhibit
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Examples of nourish in a Sentence
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The rich soil has been attentively tended to for thousands of years by the Dharug people that surround him, but Thornhill rips up the yam-daisies that nourish their communities. — I.w., The Economist, "A haunting adaptation of “The Secret River”," 30 Aug. 2019 Instead, the mascara is made from nourishing Vitamin E and rose water that conditions your lashes without any extra steps. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "This Mascara Makes My Lashes Look so Incredible That I've Been Using it For 8 Years," 16 July 2019 Researchers now consider fiber’s role in nourishing our gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microbes in our intestines — to be one of its main health benefits. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Nearly all Americans fail to eat enough of this actual superfood," 15 July 2019 With so many activities from morning to night, snack on treats that nourish your whole body—and your skin—throughout the day. — Essence, "5 Tips to Stage-Worthy, Festival Skin," 3 July 2019 Everyone should be able to prepare and enjoy food that actually nourishes the body and keeps us healthy. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appétit, "Singer Kelis on Selling Hot Sauce and Starting a Sustainable Farm in Colombia," 2 July 2019 After a few quick smacks of nourishing lip balm on the mouth, his face is complete. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Marc Jacobs Does His Busy Day Beauty Routine—Complete with a Fierce Red Lip," 24 June 2019 And the cream mask is mixed with manuka honey, which soothes and nourishes skin. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "This K-Beauty Egg Cleanser and Clay Mask Will Give You Clear Skin," 23 Apr. 2018 Instead, reducing your added sugar intake is about empowering you to nourish your body better, potentially offsetting weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease, which are all linked to excessive sugar intake. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "Indulge your sweet tooth with these low-sugar desserts," 21 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nourish.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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