01 v. t. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
imp. & p. p.
Nourished; p. pr. & vb. n.
Nourishing
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To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.“He planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish it.” — Is. xliv. 14.
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To support; to maintain.“Whiles I in Ireland nourish a mighty band.” — Shak.
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To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.
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To cherish; to comfort.“Ye have nourished your hearts.” — James v. 5.
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To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.“Nourished up in the words of faith.” — 1 Tim. iv. 6.