NOURISH

vi to gain nourishment.

2. nourish ·noun a nurse.

3. nourish ·vi to promote growth; to furnish nutriment.

4. nourish ·vt to cherish; to comfort.

5. nourish ·vt to support; to maintain.

6. nourish ·vt to feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.

7. nourish ·vt to educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.

8. nourish ·vt to supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.