renourish

nour·ish

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Definitions of renourish word

verb with object renourish to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth. 1
verb with object renourish to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad. 1
verb with object renourish to strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community. 1

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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