NOURISH

v. 1 feed, sustain, support, maintain, keep, provide for, care for, take care of, look after, nurture, nurse The child seems to be thriving and well nourished 2 foster, cherish, nurse, maintain, harbour, keep, nurture, sustain Iago nourished a terrible hatred for Othello 3 strengthen, fortify, encourage, promote, stimulate, cultivate, help, advance, aid These malcontents continue to nourish trouble in the party ranks