nourishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of nourish
1
as in promotes
to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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2
as in sustains
to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

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3
as in nurtures
to bring to maturity through care and education he willingly nourished a child that was not his own

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Recent Examples of nourishes Together, there’s a balance of fiber, plant protein, heart-healthy fats, and quick and slow energy sources for a snack that satisfies and nourishes the whole body. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The ritual concludes with an intensive moisturizing application that seals hydration, nourishes the skin, and leaves it soft, luminous, and ready for days under the Caribbean sun. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Powered by plant stem cells and hyaluronic acid, the primer nourishes dry skin while also laying a good base for makeup. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection. — Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
  1. promotes
  2. sustains
  3. nurtures
  4. encourages
  5. raises
  6. cultivates
  7. fosters
  8. breeds
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  • Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • Relationships can create opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and growth, but performance sustains them.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Photograph by Jake Mein for The New Yorker Outsider art thus sustains a frustrating paradox.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Parentheses, turning the inside of a sentence out and the outside in, ask readers to shuttle back and forth, exercising mental agility that nurtures a flexible set of thoughts and feelings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurtures
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  • The bark can also be stripped from the branch, called girdling, which encourages faster root growth.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mid-month, however, encourages you to indulge your creativity, rather than forcing big decisions.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • And autonomy raises the cost of error, because outputs turn into actions.
    — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Federal Open Market Committee typically raises rates to help tame inflation, which rose faster than paychecks over the year in July and has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for five years.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of raises
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  • To avert future calamities, the forest outside Bordeaux must be thinned and its fire breaks widened, said Arthur Guérin-Turcq, a Sorbonne University geographer whose family cultivates pines near Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 1840, shade-loving Croomia, which cultivates flowers on the underside of its leaves, was included as a native species.
    — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • The goal must be AI that fosters individual growth, not just frictionless output.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • What other employer fosters acts of torture in the workplace?
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fosters
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  • Nor can it be secured through repression, which amplifies alienation, fuels anger, and breeds broader resentment toward the Pakistani state.
    — Aqil Shah, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Mandating attendance without a clear, compelling reason breeds resentment.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeds

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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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