Nourish

usgb/ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
verb

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

She nurtures the plants every day by providing water and sunlight.
Visual representation of "nourish" - To provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Often appears as...

  • nourish growth
  • nourish a plant
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Literal Nourishment

Used when talking about giving actual food and care to living things like plants or animals.

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Farmers nourish their crops to ensure a good harvest.
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Health and Growth

Often associated with positive actions that help someone's physical growth or health improvement.

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Eating vegetables can nourish your body with essential vitamins.
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Not Just Food

Remember, 'nourish' can refer to sunlight and water for plants, not only food for animals or humans.

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Plants need more than soil to flourish; they must be nourished with sunlight and water too.
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