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
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Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.
a friendship nourished by trust
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Its newest facial oil is no exception: meant to be applied before the brand’s signature Harmonie Serum, the Harmonie Oil taps soothing bisabolol, phyto-squalane and vitamin E-rich tocopherols to nourish and calm the skin, meaning also to trigger mental and emotional relaxation.
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The emulsion, on the other hand, nourishes the epidermis, sealing in moisture and reinforcing the skin’s barrier.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
This is your chance to break free of the ordinary or mundane and embark on an adventure that nourishes your soul.
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Coconut oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are all hydrators, which can help strengthen the hair shaft—preventing breakage—and nourish the scalp, which can improve the health and function of hair follicles.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
The emulsion, on the other hand, nourishes the epidermis, sealing in moisture and reinforcing the skin’s barrier.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
This is your chance to break free of the ordinary or mundane and embark on an adventure that nourishes your soul.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Coconut oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are all hydrators, which can help strengthen the hair shaft—preventing breakage—and nourish the scalp, which can improve the health and function of hair follicles.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourish. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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nourish
transitive verb
nour·ish
ˈnər-ish, ˈnə-rish 
: to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed
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