单词 | nourish |
释义 | nourish —nourishable, adj. —nourisher, n. /nerr"ish, nur"-/, v.t. 1. to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth. 2. to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad. 3. to strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community. [1250-1300; ME norisshe < OF noriss-, long s. of norir < L nutrire to feed; see NURSE, -ISH2] Syn. 1. See nurse. 3. encourage, help, aid, back, advance. Ant. 3. discourage. |
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