Definition of Nourish

  • (v. t.) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
  • (v. t.) To support; to maintain.
  • (v. t.) To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.
  • (v. t.) To cherish; to comfort.
  • (v. t.) To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
  • (v. i.) To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
  • (v. i.) To gain nourishment.
  • (n.) A nurse.

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