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nourish

UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/

Translations

nourishverb
nourished
Past Simple
nourished
Past Participle
nourishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/
nourrirAu sens figuré.
He nourished a secret hope of seeing her again.
Il nourrissait l’espoir secret de la revoir un jour.
nourrirAu sens figuré.
The teacher nourished the students' curiosity by introducing them to new ideas.
L’enseignant a nourri la curiosité des élèves en leur faisant découvrir de nouvelles idées.
The mother nourished her child with a balanced diet.
La mère a nourri son enfant avec une alimentation équilibrée.
Additional translations
entretenirAu sens figuré, pour un sentiment, une idée ou une croyance.
alimenterAu sens figuré, surtout pour des idées, des sentiments ou des débats.
Synonyms
promote
encourage
feed
sustain
support
foster
cultivate
nurture
Antonyms
starve
deprive

Definitions

nourishverb
To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
The mother nourished her child with a balanced diet.
To support or encourage the development of something.
The teacher nourished the students' curiosity by introducing them to new ideas.
To keep (a feeling, idea, or belief) in one's mind for a long time, fostering its growth.
He nourished a secret hope of seeing her again.
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