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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNourish
/ˈnɜːr.ɪʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To provide substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
"Wholesome food and clean water nourish the human body." - 2
To keep alive, sustain, or foster the growth of a feeling, idea, or relationship.
"Reading widely helps to nourish the imagination."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'nourischen', which traces back to Old French 'nouriss-', stem forms of 'nourrir'. Ultimately, this originates from the Latin verb 'nutrire', meaning to suckle, feed, or nurse.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nourish" is said worldwide
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nourrir
Transliteration: nuʁiʁ
"Une bonne alimentation permet de nourrir le corps."
nähren
Transliteration: nɛːʁən
"Gesunde Lebensmittel nähren den Körper."
nutrire
Transliteration: nuˈtri.re
"Il cibo sano serve a nutrire l'organismo."
nutrir
Transliteration: nuˈtɾiɾ
"Los alimentos frescos ayudan a nutrir el cuerpo."
nutrir
Transliteration: nuˈtɾiɾ
"Devemos nutrir nossa mente com bons livros."
पोषण करना
Transliteration: poshan karna
"संतुलित आहार हमारे शरीर का पोषण करता है।"
滋养
Transliteration: zī yǎng
"健康的食物可以滋养身体。"
영양을 공급하다
Transliteration: yeong-yang-eul gong-geup-hada
"음식은 우리 몸에 영양을 공급합니다."
栄養を与える
Transliteration: eiyō o ataeru
"良い食事が体に栄養を与えます。"
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