nourish

Universal Words verb [VN] 1 to keep a person, an animal or a plant alive and healthy with food, etc: All the children were well nourished and in good physical condition. * Most plants are nourished by water drawn up through their roots. * a lotion containing almond extract to nourish and revitalize the skin 2 (formal) to allow a feeling, an idea, etc. to develop or grow stronger: By investing in education, we nourish the talents of our children. * There were hopes that the talks would nourish the fragile growth of good relations between the two countries. nourishing adjective: nourishing food