nourished

• Describe el estado en el que el organismo ha recibido los alimentos u otras sustancias necesarias para el crecimiento, la salud y el buen estado; también puede referirse a algo que ha sido provisto o enriquecido con los nutrientes o elementos necesarios.

Describes a state of being provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

1. Well-fed and healthyB1formal

   Having received enough food and nutrients to grow and stay healthy.

   bien alimentado y sano

   • The children looked well-nourished after the program.
   • A nourished body is better able to fight off illness.
   • The plants were nourished by the rich soil and regular rain.

   Sinónimoshealthyheartystrongthrivingvigorous

   Antónimosdeprivedmalnourishedstarvedunderfedundernourished

• Verbo que se usa para designar la acción de proporcionar alimento u otras sustancias necesarias para el crecimiento, la salud y el buen estado, tanto en sentido físico como figurado.

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.

   Nutrir

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

   Sinónimosfeedfostermaintainnurturesupplysupportsustain

   Antónimosdenydeprivestarve

2. Give nourishment toB2formal

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

   Nutrir

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

   Sinónimosfeedmaintainnurturesupportsustain

   Antónimosdepriveneglectstarve