NOURISHES Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word nourishes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NOURISHES
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| feeds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • food for domestic livestock verb • provide as food • give food to • feed into; supply • introduce continuously • support or promote • take in food; used of animals only • serve as food for; be the food for • move along, of liquids • profit from in an exploitatory manner • gratify • provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to | ||||||||
| fosters | verbv | |||||||
noun • United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) adjective satellite • providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties verb • promote the growth of • bring up under fosterage; of children • help develop, help grow | ||||||||
| supports | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
| sustains | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||||
| aliment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body verb • give nourishment to | ||||||||
| nurture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment | ||||||||
| nutrify | verbv | |||||||
verb • give nourishment to | ||||||||
| sustain | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||||
