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
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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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Make time for real breaks, eat nourishing meals, and prioritize sleep to help your body recover.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Already the standard for all-around body skin care with its signature 5 signal peptides and facial-grade oils rich in vitamins and omegas, this lotion is as strengthening and nourishing as ever—just with an olfactory boost.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Heat protectants and nourishing hair masks have become staples in my routine, helping protect my hair from dryness while adding moisture and shine.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Oct. 2024
The formula is packed with a ton of nourishing ingredients, such as Vitamin C, that work to illuminate your complexion like never before.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Already the standard for all-around body skin care with its signature 5 signal peptides and facial-grade oils rich in vitamins and omegas, this lotion is as strengthening and nourishing as ever—just with an olfactory boost.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Heat protectants and nourishing hair masks have become staples in my routine, helping protect my hair from dryness while adding moisture and shine.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Oct. 2024
The formula is packed with a ton of nourishing ingredients, such as Vitamin C, that work to illuminate your complexion like never before.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourish. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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nourish
transitive verb
nour·ish
ˈnər-ish, ˈnə-rish 
: to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed
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