nourish

• Verb, das angibt, jemanden oder etwas mit Nahrung oder anderen Substanzen zu versorgen, die für Wachstum, Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden notwendig sind; auch im übertragenen Sinn: etwas fördern, stärken oder nähren.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

1. Provide with nourishmentB2formal

   To supply with the food or substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

   Ernähren

   • A balanced diet helps nourish your body.
   • The mother nourished her baby with breast milk.
   • Plants are nourished by sunlight and water.

   Synonymefeedfostermaintainnurturesupplysupportsustain

   Antonymedenydeprivestarve

2. Give nourishment toB2formal

   To provide the essential elements needed for development or well-being.

   Nähren

   • Reading nourishes the mind with new ideas.
   • The community center nourishes local talent through workshops.
   • Her encouragement nourished his confidence.

   Synonymefeedmaintainnurturesupportsustain

   Antonymedepriveneglectstarve