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
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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