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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

영양을 공급하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeong-yang-eul gong-geup-hada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nourish/ˈnɜːr.ɪʃ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"음식은 우리 몸에 영양을 공급합니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To provide substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

    "Wholesome food and clean water nourish the human body."
  2. 2

    To keep alive, sustain, or foster the growth of a feeling, idea, or relationship.

    "Reading widely helps to nourish the imagination."
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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

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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