Nourish
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Entry:nourish
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Part of Speech:verb
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Definition:provide with nourishment
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Synonyms:nourish, nurture, sustain.
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Sample Sentences:1. We sustained ourselves on bread and water. 2. This kind of food is not nourishing for young children.
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Hypernym:cater, ply, provide, supply.
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Derivationally related form:sustainable, maintenance, sustainment, sustenance, sustentation, upkeep, aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals, nurturance, alimental, alimentary, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive, aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals.
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Hyponym:carry.
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Entry:nourish
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Part of Speech:verb
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Definition:give nourishment to
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Synonyms:aliment, nourish, nutrify.
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Hypernym:feed, give.
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Derivationally related form:alimental, alimentary, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive, nourishment, alimentative, aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals, alimentation, feeding, aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals, nutrition, food, nutrient.