nourish

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

nour·ish [nourish nourishes nourished nourishing] BrE [ˈnʌrɪʃ] NAmE [ˈnɜːrɪʃ] verb
1. ~ sb/sth 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. ~ sth (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.
Derived Word: ↑nourishing
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French noriss-, lengthened stem of norir, from Latin nutrire ‘feed, cherish’.

Example Bank:
•The environment was nourishing to the young girl's developing personality.
•Vegetarian food can be both nourishing and cheap.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  nutrify, aliment, nurture, sustain