NOURISH Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

nourish

verb

ˈnər-ish

Definition of nourish

as in to promote

to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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as in to sustain

to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

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as in to raise

to bring to maturity through care and education he willingly nourished a child that was not his own

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Recent Examples of nourish In practical terms, Northwood advises regular trims and keeping it well-nourished with a hair mask at least once a week. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 The results of this small study point to the possibility that combining high-fiber and fermented foods in your diet could synergize their health benefits in nourishing the gut microbiome. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 City and transit officials agree more sand is needed and note that coastal communities, including surf hub Huntington Beach, have nourished their beaches for years. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourish

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The group emphasized that its request isn't intended to promote robocalls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
The actor stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote their latest film, Digger (and gamely participate in a cooking segment with Wishbone Kitchen).

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of promote

Verb

Its extended takes were conceived from the outset to sustain the audience’s emotional involvement.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Asked whether companies could sustain strong profit growth in the third quarter, Dalio said investors should focus on free cash flow rather than earnings alone.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

Key justices appeared wary about the potential sweep of litigation, but torn over the complex questions of federal and state law raised by the case.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Boat trips to Capri and Positano are on the doorstep, as are hair-raising Vespa tours on hairpin roads and private visits to Pompei and Herculaneum.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

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The grim scene was a stark contrast to the flamboyant public life the businessman had cultivated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Cotton farmers represent an indispensable link in the upstream fashion supply chain, cultivating the very crops that make their way into garments spanning seasonality and circumstances, for brands ranging from mass market to luxury.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultivate

Verb

For four months, the Napa grower spent four to five hours a day tending four giant pumpkin plants, watching their vines, nurturing their fruit and waiting to see just how big one of them might get.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of nurture

Verb

Both institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing fashion education and industry development, while fostering stronger connections between academic institutions, the fashion industry, and international networks.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
This goldilocks amount of new technology in the ’90s also fostered a uniquely creative period.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of foster

Verb

Unlike many spas that focus on the healing effects of treatments, Kamalaya goes much deeper, encouraging guests to explore more emotional issues in a safe space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Still, Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed in the attacks, said she was encouraged that more than 100 family members of 9/11 victims turned out and by the judges’ questions.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

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