nour ‧ ish /ˈnʌrɪʃ $ ˈnɜːrɪʃ, ˈnʌ-/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: norrir , from Latin nutrire ; ⇨ ↑ nutrient ]
1 . to give a person or other living thing the food and other substances they need in order to live, grow, and stay healthy:
The cream contains vitamin A to nourish the skin.
a well-nourished baby
2 . formal to keep a feeling, idea, or belief strong or help it to grow stronger:
We need to nourish our hopes and dreams.