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- [nur-ish, nuhr-]
- /ˈnɜr ɪʃ, ˈnʌr-/
- /ˈnʌrɪʃə /
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- [nur-ish, nuhr-]
- /ˈnɜr ɪʃ, ˈnʌr-/
Definitions of nourisher word
- verb with object nourisher to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth. 1
- verb with object nourisher to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad. 1
- verb with object nourisher to strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community. 1
- noun nourisher One who, or that which, nourishes. 1
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Origin of nourisher
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English norisshe < Old French noriss-, long stem of norir < Latin nūtrīre to feed; see nurse, -ish2
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Parts of speech for Nourisher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nourisher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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