nourished; nourishing; nourishes
2
: to promote the growth of
no occasions to exercise the feelings nor nourish passion—
L. O. Coxe
L. O. Coxenourished soccer as a sport in this country
needed to nourish his spiritual life
nourisher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of nourish in a Sentence
Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.
a friendship nourished by trust
Recent Examples on the Web
Along with 10% niacinamide, it’s also infused with thermal spring water, which nourishes the skin with antioxidants.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Made by combining all-natural base oils rich in vitamins and nutrients, Mad Viking's Beard Oils soften facial hair and nourish the skin beneath.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Formulated with a blend of invigorating essential oils, these hand creams soften, soothe, and nourish the skin (plus, their packaging is super cute).
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The wax that nourishes my skin is the cherry on top!
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Pixi On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick Buy Now $18 $13
This genius moisturizing blush stick is formulated with ginseng, aloe vera, and other skin-friendly ingredients to not only give you a slight glow, but to keep your skin nourished all day long.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Sharp likes using it in salad dressings—like vinaigrettes and marinades—and to improve the texture and flavor of naturally nourishing foods.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with that, the Bronzing Drops ingredient list is loaded with oils like sunflower, marula, and raspberry seed to nourish and moisturize the skin with wear.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
Made with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and honey, this shampoo will leave your pup's coat looking and feeling healthy and shiny.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Made by combining all-natural base oils rich in vitamins and nutrients, Mad Viking's Beard Oils soften facial hair and nourish the skin beneath.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Formulated with a blend of invigorating essential oils, these hand creams soften, soothe, and nourish the skin (plus, their packaging is super cute).
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The wax that nourishes my skin is the cherry on top!
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Pixi On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick Buy Now $18 $13
This genius moisturizing blush stick is formulated with ginseng, aloe vera, and other skin-friendly ingredients to not only give you a slight glow, but to keep your skin nourished all day long.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Sharp likes using it in salad dressings—like vinaigrettes and marinades—and to improve the texture and flavor of naturally nourishing foods.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with that, the Bronzing Drops ingredient list is loaded with oils like sunflower, marula, and raspberry seed to nourish and moisturize the skin with wear.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
Made with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and honey, this shampoo will leave your pup's coat looking and feeling healthy and shiny.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourish. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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nourish
transitive verb
nour·ish
ˈnər-ish, ˈnə-rish 
: to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed
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