v. a.
1.
Nourish, nurture, supply with nourishment.
2.
Suckle, feed at the breast, give suck to, nourish at the breast.
3.
Cherish, foster, encourage, succor, promote, foment, fester, feed, pamper.
4.
Tend in sickness, care for, take care of, attend upon.
5.
Manage, economize.
6.
Caress, fondle, dandle.
7.
Rear, nurture, bring up.