nourish

UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/

Translations

nourishverb
nourished
Past Simple
nourished
Past Participle
nourishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/
The mother bird must nourish her chicks.
Мать-птица должна кормить своих птенцов.
Plants need sunlight to nourish their growth.
Растениям нужен солнечный свет, чтобы питать их рост.
He tried to nourish his creativity by reading a lot.
Он пытался поддерживать свою креативность, много читая.

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.