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 That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026 Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body. — Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 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 L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil A silky oil that nourishes skin while adding a subtle, refined luminosity that never feels sticky. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Prioritize what genuinely nourishes you emotionally and spiritually. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Formulated with ectoin, vitamin E, niacinamide and SPF 30, Sofie Pavitt’s Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen is acne-safe, nongreasy sun care that nourishes the skin. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 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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  • Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • That requires attacking the system that sustains Russian forces—not just the armies on the front lines.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of sustains
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  • The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of nurtures
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  • Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • Fuller, who is represented by attorneys Geoffrey Tabor and Timothy O’Reilly, raises antitrust and breach of contract claims that have become familiar in college athlete litigation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026
  • But a lengthy rollout raises questions about whether the model can become a scalable solution to the state’s housing crisis — the sale comes more than two years after the state made such transactions possible.
    — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of raises
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  • Contributing to victories — and a historic no-hitter in Arlington — cultivates confidence.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • What matters is transmitting some portion of your financial legacy in a manner that fosters and cultivates your most important values and hopes for the future.
    — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of fosters
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  • Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • When a leader isn't accountable to the process, the word becomes a do-as-I-say cliché that breeds resentment instead of results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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