Nourish
/ˈnʊə.rɪʃ/noun
To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
Did you know?The word 'nourish' is linked to the Latin 'nutrire', which was often associated with nurturing both body and spirit, hinting at a deeper connection to life force itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nū-
“to feed, to sustain”
Latin
Latin
nutrire
“to suckle, nourish, or feed”
Old French
Old French
nourrir
“to nourish, feed, or rear”
Middle English
Middle English
nourishen
“to feed, bring up, or nurture”
Modern English
English
nourish
“to provide with food or sustenance, promote growth and health.”