nourishes

verb

Definition of nourishesnext
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 One way most people embrace that spirit is by getting back to what nourishes their body and spirit. — Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Nexxus Repair & Nourish Ultra Lightweight Hair Oil The Nexxus Repair & Nourish Ultra Lightweight Hair Oil weightlessly nourishes the hair and boosts shine to prep strands for any look. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost formula, packed with hyaluronic acid and SPF 50 for a treatment that nourishes the skin barrier at the cellular level and acts as an invisible sun shield. — Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
  1. promotes
  2. sustains
  3. encourages
  4. raises
  5. cultivates
  6. fosters
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  • Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
  • That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.
    — Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of promotes
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  • This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.
    — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustains
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  • Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake program encourages local civic organizations, individuals and business groups to adopt a segment of a lake’s shoreline and is somewhat similar to the county’s Adopt-a-Roadway program.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The virus can stay on surfaces and objects for several hours, and the CDC encourages people to clean and disinfect surfaces.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of encourages
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  • This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.
    — Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of raises
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  • Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
    — Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivates
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  • Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
    — Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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