— nourishable , adj. — nourisher , n.
/nerr"ish, nur"-/ , v.t.
1. to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
2. to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad.
3. to strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community.
[ 1250-1300; ME norisshe noriss-, long s. of norir nutrire to feed; see NURSE, -ISH 2 ]
Syn. 1. See nurse. 3. encourage, help, aid, back, advance.
Ant. 3. discourage.