Looking for the meaning of the word NOURISH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NOURISH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nourish
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French noriss-, lengthened stem of norir, from Latin nutrire ‘feed, cherish’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnʌrɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Short Definition:provide with food or other substances necessary for growth
Examples:- I was doing everything I could to nourish and protect the baby
- spiritual resources which nourished her in her darkest hours
Definition:
keep (a feeling or belief) in one's mind, typically for a long time
Short Definition:keep feeling or belief in one's mind
Examples:- he has long nourished an ambition to bring the show to Broadway
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