nourish
//ˈnʌr.ɪʃ//
Verb
nourishInfinitive
nourishPresent tense
nourishedPast tense
nourishedPast participle
nourishingPresent participle
nourishesThird-person singular
1
To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth.
A balanced diet nourishes the body and keeps it healthy.
2
To keep a feeling, idea, or belief strong or help it to grow.
She nourished the hope that one day she would see her family again.
3
To cherish or foster the development of something.
She nourished her dream of becoming a writer.