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Nourish: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：provide sustenance (nourish)

nourish 🔊

/ˈnʌrɪʃ/

vt.

To provide a living thing with the food and other substances it needs to grow, be healthy, and stay strong.

Nourish definition illustrated by fresh green smoothie with healthy ingredients.

provide sustenance 🔊

➕

/prəˈvaɪd ˈsʌstənəns/

vt.

To supply with the food and nutrients required for growth, health, and strength.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Latin 'nutrire', meaning 'to feed'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'nourish' like 'nourishment' for health; it's about feeding and fostering growth.

📖 Example

My mother always makes sure to cook meals with fresh vegetables to nourish our family. 🔊 My mother always makes sure to cook meals with fresh vegetables to nourish our family.

🔗 Collocations

nourish the body – to provide nutrients for physical well-being

nourish with food – to feed in a healthy way

nourish growth – to support development through sustenance

🔄 Synonyms

feed (vt.) – to give food to

sustain (vt.) – to provide with what is needed for existence

nurture (vt.) – to care for and encourage growth

🚫 Antonyms

starve (vt.) – to cause to suffer from lack of food

deprive (vt.) – to deny the necessities of life

🌱 Derivatives

nourishment (n.) – the act of nourishing or the food provided

nourishing (adj.) – providing nourishment; nutritious

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'nourish' originates from the Latin verb 'nutrire', meaning 'to suckle' or 'to feed'. This root is shared with 'nutrition' and 'nurture', emphasizing the concept of providing sustenance for growth.

Meaning 2：foster growth (nourish)

nourish 🔊

/ˈnʌrɪʃ/

vt.

To help a feeling, idea, talent, or relationship grow and develop by giving it support and a good environment.

foster growth 🔊

➕

/ˈfɒstə ˈɡrəʊθ/

vt.

To support and encourage the development of feelings, ideas, talents, or relationships.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A good teacher can nourish a student's love for reading by recommending interesting books. 🔊 A good teacher can nourish a student's love for reading by recommending interesting books.

🔗 Collocations

nourish a talent – to support and develop a natural ability

nourish a relationship – to cultivate and strengthen a bond

nourish creativity – to encourage and feed creative expression

🔄 Synonyms

foster (vt.) – to promote the growth or development of

cultivate (vt.) – to try to acquire or develop

nurture (vt.) – to care for and encourage growth

🚫 Antonyms

neglect (vt.) – to fail to care for properly

stifle (vt.) – to restrain or prevent growth

🌱 Derivatives

nourishment (n.) – the act of nourishing or the food provided

nourishing (adj.) – providing nourishment; nutritious