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Synonyms
nour·ish (nûŕĭsh, nŭŕ-)

[Middle English norishen, from Old French norrir, norriss-, from Vulgar Latin* nutrīre, from Latin nūtrīre.]

transitive verb: -ished, -ish·ing, -ish·es. 

  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe)
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

derivatives

nouŕish·er
noun